1 serving
Kings County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single malt Scotch whisky | 55 ml | 5.5 cl | 1.9 oz | 5.5 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Vermouth Amaro | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small maraschino cherry dropped into the drink
Method
How to make Kings County
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small maraschino cherry for garnish.
- 02
Measure 45 ml Highland single malt, 10 ml peated single malt, 10 ml maraschino liqueur, and 10 ml vermouth amaro into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the smoky whisky mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass so the drink remains clear and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Drop the single compact maraschino cherry gently into the drink and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Kings County 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
Kings County questions
What is in a Kings County?
Kokto’s build uses single malt scotch whisky, maraschino liqueur, vermouth amaro, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Kings County 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 Kings County prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Kings County 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 B202https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/32437/kings-county · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




