1 serving
Headless Horseman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vodka | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
 Ginger Ale | 120 ml | 12 cl | 4.1 oz | 2 parts |
 Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One thin orange half-wheel
Method
How to make Headless Horseman
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One thin orange half-wheel.
- 02
Measure vodka, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, orange accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.
- 04
Chill a Collins glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice, add the vodka and three measured dashes of aromatic bitters, top slowly with cold ginger ale, stir once gently from the bottom, then place one thin orange half-wheel neatly inside the rim.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with One thin orange half-wheel and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Headless Horseman 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.
Quick answers
Headless Horseman questions
What is in a Headless Horseman?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, and orange.
How long does a Headless Horseman 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 Headless Horseman prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Headless Horseman 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 B053https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=505 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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