1 serving
Manicure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Calvados | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Blended Scotch whisky | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Herbal liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Apple | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin red-skinned apple wedge
Method
How to make Manicure
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear rocks glass and cut exactly one small thin red-skinned apple wedge.
- 02
Measure equal parts Calvados, blended Scotch whisky, and honey-herbal Scotch liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir smoothly until the cocktail is thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Place one large fresh clear ice cube in the chilled rocks glass and fine-strain the cocktail over it.
- 06
Seat exactly the single small apple wedge on the rim and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Manicure 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
Manicure questions
What is in a Manicure?
Kokto’s build uses calvados, blended scotch whisky, herbal liqueur, and apple.
How long does a Manicure 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 Manicure 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 Manicure 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 B122https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2820/manicure · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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