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Shaken · 1 serving

Iron Shake

A minimalist bittersweet aperitivo of mineral ferro-china liqueur and Italian red bitter.

Short answer

Iron Shake is a shaken cocktail made with ferro china and red bitter aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Iron Shake 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
Iron Shake ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ferro ChinaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferro China Baliva60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Red Bitter30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Iron Shake

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that no garnish will be added.

  2. 02

    Measure the ferro-china liqueur and Italian red bitter into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the concentrated bittersweet mixture is very cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the dark surface remains free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately and completely naked, without citrus, herbs, or any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Iron Shake taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Iron Shake questions

What is in a Iron Shake?

Kokto’s build uses ferro china and red bitter aperitif.

How long does a Iron Shake 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 Iron Shake prepared?

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

Is a Iron Shake 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 B160https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37446/iron-shake · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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