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Stirred · 1 serving

Harry Dean Stanton

A boozy after-dinner cognac cocktail enriched with Bénédictine, vanilla-led sweet vermouth, and chocolate bitters.

Short answer

Harry Dean Stanton is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, bénédictine, vanilla vermouth, chocolate bitters, and maraschino cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Harry Dean Stanton ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
BénédictineSource specifies this bottle: Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Vanilla VermouthSource specifies this bottle: Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Chocolate Bitters1 dash———
Maraschino CherrySource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino Cherry1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and reserve exactly one small dark maraschino cherry for the finished rim.

  2. 02

    Measure 50 ml cognac, 15 ml Bénédictine, 10 ml vanilla-led sweet vermouth, and one generous dash chocolate bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep copper-brown mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

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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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 B170https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3771/harry-dean-stanton · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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