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Stirred · 1 serving

La Fontaine

J. E. Clapham's Martini-like Calvados aperitif with blanc quinquina, apricot liqueur, and a dash of absinthe.

Short answer

La Fontaine is a stirred cocktail made with calvados, quinquina, apricot liqueur, and absinthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

La Fontaine 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
La Fontaine ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Calvados60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Quinquina22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Apricot liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make La Fontaine

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that no garnish is prepared.

  2. 02

    Measure the Calvados, blanc quinquina, apricot liqueur, and absinthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Serve the pale-gold cocktail completely naked without citrus, fruit, or herbs.

Tasting profile

What does La Fontaine taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

La Fontaine questions

What is in a La Fontaine?

Kokto’s build uses calvados, quinquina, apricot liqueur, and absinthe.

How long does a La Fontaine 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 La Fontaine prepared?

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

Is a La Fontaine 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20319/la-fontaine · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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