1 serving
IS Talking 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 | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Genever | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Triple SecSource specifies this bottle: Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Tonic WaterSource specifies this bottle: Thomas Henry Tonic Water | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge at the rim
Method
How to make IS Talking
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear V-shaped cocktail glass, prepare two clean small serving-ice cubes, and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure 30 ml cognac, 30 ml oude genever, and 15 ml triple sec into a mixing glass; keep 30 ml cold tonic water separate.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the spirit mixture is very cold.
- 04
Place the two small ice cubes in the chilled cocktail glass and strain the stirred mixture over them.
- 05
Top with 30 ml cold tonic water and give one brief gentle stir without disturbing the carbonation.
- 06
Set the single compact lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does IS Talking taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
IS Talking questions
What is in a IS Talking?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, genever, triple sec, tonic water, and lime.
How long does a IS Talking 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 IS Talking prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a IS Talking 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 B167https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3765/is-talking · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





