1 serving
I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cognac | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Triple Sec | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Fernet | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Sparkling wine | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 12 parts |
Garnish: Orange twist
Method
How to make I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks thoroughly and prepare the Orange twist before mixing.
- 02
Measure cognac, triple sec, fernet, sparkling wine accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir everything except the sparkling wine with ice for 15–20 seconds, strain over a large fresh cube, then top with sparkling wine.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with Orange twist and serve immediately at its coldest.
Tasting profile
What does I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up questions
What is in a I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, triple sec, fernet, and sparkling wine.
How long does a I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up 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 I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up 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 I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up 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 B013https://punchdrink.com/recipes/ibf-pick-me-up/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved