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Stirred · 1 serving

L'Heritage

Pierre-Marie Bisson's cognac aperitif with quinquina, gentian liqueur, rich syrup, and two styles of bitters.

Short answer

L'Heritage is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, quinquina, gentian aperitif, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, orange, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

L'Heritage 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
L'Heritage ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Quinquina45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Gentian aperitif10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Express and discard one orange twist; add exactly one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make L'Heritage

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe, cut one narrow orange zest strip, and reserve exactly one small cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, quinquina, gentian aperitif, rich syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and aromatic bitters 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 cocktail is very cold and sufficiently diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and polished.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils and discard the peel, then add exactly one cherry and serve.

Tasting profile

What does L'Heritage taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

L'Heritage questions

What is in a L'Heritage?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, quinquina, gentian aperitif, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, orange, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a L'Heritage 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 L'Heritage 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 L'Heritage 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3789/lheritage · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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