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Stirred · 1 serving

Margaret Duffy

A vintage, spiced and gently sweetened Cognac cocktail built around Swedish Punsch and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Margaret Duffy is a stirred cocktail made with swedish punsch, cognac, aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Margaret Duffy 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
Margaret Duffy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Swedish punsch60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Margaret Duffy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear V-shaped cocktail glass and cut exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Swedish Punsch, Cognac, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the spiced Cognac mixture is thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass so no ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow lemon twist over the surface, place it neatly on the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Margaret Duffy taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Margaret Duffy questions

What is in a Margaret Duffy?

Kokto’s build uses swedish punsch, cognac, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Margaret Duffy 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 Margaret Duffy prepared?

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

Is a Margaret Duffy 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 B123https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2483/margaret-duffy · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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