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Stirred · 1 serving

Good Cork

Phil Ward's smoky late-night sipper combining mezcal, Irish whiskey, Bénédictine, and Creole bitters.

Short answer

Good Cork is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, irish whiskey, bénédictine, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Good Cork 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
Good Cork ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Irish whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One thin apple slice

Method

How to make Good Cork

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one small very thin fresh apple slice.

  2. 02

    Measure the mezcal, Irish whiskey, Bénédictine, and Peychaud's bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the large cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the amber drink cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Set only the restrained apple slice at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Good Cork 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Good Cork questions

What is in a Good Cork?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, irish whiskey, bénédictine, and new orleans aromatic bitters.

How long does a Good Cork 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 Good Cork prepared?

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

Is a Good Cork 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 B079https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4910/good-cork · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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