1 serving
Harry Dean Stanton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognac | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 5 parts |
BénédictineSource specifies this bottle: Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Vanilla VermouthSource specifies this bottle: Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Chocolate Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Maraschino CherrySource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark maraschino cherry at the rim
Method
How to make Harry Dean Stanton
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and reserve exactly one small dark maraschino cherry for the finished rim.
- 02
Measure 50 ml cognac, 15 ml Bénédictine, 10 ml vanilla-led sweet vermouth, and one generous dash chocolate bitters 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 deep copper-brown mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Set the single dark cherry neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Harry Dean Stanton taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Harry Dean Stanton questions
What is in a Harry Dean Stanton?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, bénédictine, vanilla vermouth, chocolate bitters, and maraschino cherry.
How long does a Harry Dean Stanton 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 Harry Dean Stanton 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 Harry Dean Stanton alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B170https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3771/harry-dean-stanton · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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