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Stirred · 1 serving

Lucien Gaudin

A 1929 French gin aperitif combining orange liqueur, red bitter aperitif, and dry vermouth.

Short answer

Lucien Gaudin is a stirred cocktail made with gin, triple sec, red bitter aperitif, and dry vermouth. 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

Lucien Gaudin 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
Lucien Gaudin ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Lucien Gaudin

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short thin orange twist with very little white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, triple sec, red bitter aperitif, and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 25 seconds until the mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the clear surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils over the drink, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Lucien Gaudin taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (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
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Lucien Gaudin questions

What is in a Lucien Gaudin?

Kokto’s build uses gin, triple sec, red bitter aperitif, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Lucien Gaudin 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 Lucien Gaudin 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 Lucien Gaudin 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 B080https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2709/lucien-gaudin · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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