1 serving
Heavy Handed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vanilla VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Red Bitter | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe | 3 dash | — | — | — |
 Mole bitters | 3 drop | — | — | — |
 ProseccoSource suggests this bottle (not required): FIOL Extra Dry Prosecco | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2 parts |
 Orange | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin half orange wheel at the rim
Method
How to make Heavy Handed
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear stemmed wine glass and cut exactly one small thin half orange wheel.
- 02
Fill the chilled wine glass with fresh solid clear cubed ice, leaving room for the sparkling top.
- 03
Measure the vanilla vermouth, red bitter aperitif, absinthe, and exactly three mole-bitters drops directly over the ice.
- 04
Pour the prosecco gently down the inside of the glass so its carbonation remains lively.
- 05
Stir from the bottom with one slow lift for 3–4 seconds, combining the base without flattening the prosecco.
- 06
Set the single half orange wheel neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish or straw.
Tasting profile
What does Heavy Handed taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Heavy Handed questions
What is in a Heavy Handed?
Kokto’s build uses vanilla vermouth, red bitter aperitif, absinthe, mole bitters, prosecco, and orange.
How long does a Heavy Handed take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Heavy Handed prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Heavy Handed 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 B161https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40842/heavy-handed · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved