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Stirred · 1 serving

Hojicha Negroni

A roasted-tea Negroni with coffee, chocolate bitters, and layered Italian bitterness.

Short answer

Hojicha Negroni is a stirred cocktail made with japanese gin, hojicha, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, gentian aperitif, coffee liqueur, and chocolate bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelAdvanced
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1 serving

Hojicha Negroni 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
Hojicha Negroni ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Japanese ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Nikka Coffey Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Hojicha1 pinch———
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Campari15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Gentian aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Gran Classico Bitter15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Coffee Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Chocolate Bitters2 dash———
Orange (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one short broad orange peel

Method

How to make Hojicha Negroni

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    At least one day ahead, combine hojicha with Japanese gin at 4 grams per 750 ml.

  2. 02

    Infuse for 24 hours, then fine-strain the gin completely and keep it sealed.

  3. 03

    Pre-chill one rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice sphere, and cut one short broad orange peel.

  4. 04

    Measure the infused gin, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, gentian aperitif, coffee liqueur, and chocolate bitters into a mixing glass.

  5. 05

    Fill with hard ice, stir until cold and diluted, then strain over the ice sphere.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange peel over the surface, set it at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Hojicha Negroni taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Hojicha Negroni questions

What is in a Hojicha Negroni?

Kokto’s build uses japanese gin, hojicha, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, gentian aperitif, coffee liqueur, and chocolate bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Hojicha Negroni take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Hojicha Negroni prepared?

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

Is a Hojicha Negroni 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 B218https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/hojicha-negroni/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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