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Shaken · 1 serving

Harvard

A balanced shaken cocktail combining cognac, soda water, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Harvard is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, soda water, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Harvard 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
Harvard ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Harvard

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, soda water, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Harvard taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Harvard questions

What is in a Harvard?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, soda water, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Harvard 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 Harvard prepared?

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

Is a Harvard 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 B006https://punchdrink.com/recipes/harvard/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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