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Stirred · 1 serving

Harvest Cocktail

A compact after-dinner cocktail pairing apple brandy with light vermouth amaro and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Harvest Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with apple brandy, vermouth amaro, aromatic 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
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Harvest Cocktail 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
Harvest Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Vermouth AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cardamaro45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource specifies this bottle: Angostura Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Maraschino CherrySource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark maraschino cherry at the rim

Method

How to make Harvest Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small dark maraschino cherry for the finish.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml apple brandy, 45 ml light vermouth amaro, and two dashes aromatic 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 amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass so the surface remains clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single drained cherry securely at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Harvest Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Harvest Cocktail questions

What is in a Harvest Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, vermouth amaro, aromatic bitters, and maraschino cherry.

How long does a Harvest Cocktail 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 Harvest Cocktail prepared?

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

Is a Harvest Cocktail 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 B171https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3960/harvest-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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