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Stirred · 1 serving

Gin Blossom

A balanced stirred cocktail combining blanc vermouth, gin, apricot brandy.

Short answer

Gin Blossom is a stirred cocktail made with blanc vermouth, gin, apricot brandy, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Gin Blossom 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
Gin Blossom ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blanc Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Apricot brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Compact orange twist

Method

How to make Gin Blossom

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and prepare one short compact orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, blanc vermouth, apricot brandy, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with solid ice and stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Confirm the drink remains clear and the apricot component is fully integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without allowing ice fragments into the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Gin Blossom taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Gin Blossom questions

What is in a Gin Blossom?

Kokto’s build uses blanc vermouth, gin, apricot brandy, and orange bitters.

How long does a Gin Blossom 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 Gin Blossom 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 Gin Blossom 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 B034https://punchdrink.com/recipes/gin-blossom/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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