1 serving
John Lecarre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Aged Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Allspice Dram | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Compact orange twist
Method
How to make John Lecarre
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a heavy rocks glass, place one large clear cube in it, and prepare one compact orange twist.
- 02
Measure the rye, lightly aged rum, sweet vermouth, allspice dram, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill with solid ice and stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Taste or check the texture to confirm the spice and bitters are fully integrated without clouding the drink.
- 05
Strain the cocktail over the single large cube in the chilled rocks glass.
- 06
Express the orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does John Lecarre taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
John Lecarre questions
What is in a John Lecarre?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, aged rum, sweet vermouth, allspice dram, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, and orange.
How long does a John Lecarre 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 John Lecarre 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 John Lecarre 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 B035https://cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com/p/a-rum-and-allspice-swapped-vieux · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







