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Stirred · 1 serving

Gossamer

Ramon Clark's elegant equal-parts shochu and cherry-blossom vermouth cocktail with orange bitters.

Short answer

Gossamer is a stirred cocktail made with shochu, cherry-blossom vermouth, orange bitters, and edible orchid. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Gossamer 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
Gossamer ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Shochu45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Cherry-Blossom Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Edible Orchid1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small edible orchid

Method

How to make Gossamer

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a low rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and reserve one small edible orchid.

  2. 02

    Measure the shochu, cherry-blossom vermouth, and two restrained dashes of orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain over the single large ice cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one small edible orchid and serve with no citrus garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Gossamer taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Gossamer questions

What is in a Gossamer?

Kokto’s build uses shochu, cherry-blossom vermouth, orange bitters, and edible orchid.

How long does a Gossamer take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Gossamer 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 Gossamer 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 B107https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/gossamer-shochu-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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