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Stirred · 1 serving

Fontainebleau Special

A cognac, anisette, and dry-vermouth after-dinner cocktail with a minty liquorice character.

Short answer

Fontainebleau Special is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, anise liqueur, and dry vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Fontainebleau Special ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fontainebleau Special ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Anise liqueur45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small whole star anise floated on the surface

Method

How to make Fontainebleau Special

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and select exactly one small intact star anise for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, anisette liqueur, and dry vermouth into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and insert a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice shards.

  6. 06

    Float exactly one small whole star anise flat at the center and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Fontainebleau Special taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Fontainebleau Special questions

What is in a Fontainebleau Special?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, anise liqueur, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Fontainebleau Special take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fontainebleau Special prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Fontainebleau Special alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B144https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2657/fontainebleau-special · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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