1 serving
Gaberdine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rum | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 8 parts |
Amaro | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Bénédictine | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution (optional) | 1 dash | — | — | Optional |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist
Method
How to make Gaberdine
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure 40 ml aged Caribbean rum, 10 ml Lucano-style amaro, 5 ml Meletti-style amaro, 5 ml Bénédictine, one dash Creole bitters, and optional saline into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the dark herbal drink is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass, excluding every small ice fragment.
- 06
Express the orange oils sparingly, retain exactly the compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Gaberdine taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Gaberdine questions
What is in a Gaberdine?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, amaro, bénédictine, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Gaberdine 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 Gaberdine prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Gaberdine 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 B146https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36725/gaberdine · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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