1 serving
Fourth Degree ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Amber Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Vermouth Rosso | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe | 4 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon (optional) | 1 piece | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist
Method
How to make Fourth Degree
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.
- 02
Measure gin, amber vermouth, sweet vermouth, and four dashes of absinthe into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.
- 04
Stir until thoroughly cold and diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.
- 06
Express the single lemon twist over the surface, place it at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Fourth Degree taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Fourth Degree questions
What is in a Fourth Degree?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, amber vermouth, sweet vermouth, and absinthe, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Fourth Degree 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 Fourth Degree 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 Fourth Degree 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 B232https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17690/fourth-degree · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved