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Shaken · 1 serving

Jitterbug Mary

Alex Utter's Cognac and coffee cocktail with amaro, citrus oleo saccharum, sea salt, and a silky egg-white foam.

Short answer

Jitterbug Mary is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, coffee liqueur, amaro, oleo saccharum, salt, egg white, and dark chocolate. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Jitterbug Mary 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
Jitterbug Mary ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Coffee Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Oleo saccharum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Salt1 pinch———
Egg White15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Dark chocolate1 pinch———

Garnish: One restrained dusting of finely grated dark chocolate

Method

How to make Jitterbug Mary

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear coupe and grate a tiny pinch of dark chocolate finely for the single restrained garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the Cognac, coffee liqueur, amaro, citrus oleo saccharum, sea salt, and egg white into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice, seal firmly, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to chill and aerate the mixture.

  4. 04

    Open the shaker, remove the ice by straining the drink back into the empty tin, and shake again without ice for five seconds.

  5. 05

    Double strain into the chilled coupe to create a smooth surface and a dense fine foam cap.

  6. 06

    Finish with exactly one restrained dusting of grated dark chocolate and serve without coffee beans or citrus peel.

Tasting profile

What does Jitterbug Mary taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Jitterbug Mary questions

What is in a Jitterbug Mary?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, coffee liqueur, amaro, oleo saccharum, salt, egg white, and dark chocolate.

How long does a Jitterbug Mary take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Jitterbug Mary 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 Jitterbug Mary 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 B099https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/jitterbug-mary-cognac-coffee-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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