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Built · 1 serving

Imperial Opal

A balanced built cocktail combining absinthe, water, simple syrup.

Short answer

Imperial Opal is a built cocktail made with absinthe, still water, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, and anise liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Imperial Opal 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
Imperial Opal ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Absinthe30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Still Water30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Yellow Chartreuse15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Anise liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Two compact lemon twists and two short straws

Method

How to make Imperial Opal

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass and prepare crushed ice, rose water, two compact lemon twists, and two short straws.

  2. 02

    Add the anise liqueur, simple syrup, yellow Chartreuse, chilled water, and absinthe directly to the glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice.

  4. 04

    Swizzle rapidly until the outside of the glass frosts and the drink is well chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Crown with a little more crushed ice and finish with only a few drops of rose water.

  6. 06

    Tuck the two compact lemon twists neatly into the side, add two short straws, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Imperial Opal taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Imperial Opal questions

What is in a Imperial Opal?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, still water, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, and anise liqueur.

How long does a Imperial Opal 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 Imperial Opal prepared?

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

Is a Imperial Opal 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 B039https://punchdrink.com/recipes/imperial-opal/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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