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Shaken · 1 serving

Milano '36

A low-proof bittersweet aperitivo sour with almond, lemon, and a subtle anise accent.

Short answer

Milano '36 is a shaken cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, lemon juice, amaretto, anise liqueur, cocktail foamer, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Milano '36 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
Milano '36 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Amaretto15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Anise liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Cocktail Foamer6 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Milano '36

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml red bitter aperitif, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml amaretto, 5 ml anise liqueur, and six dashes cocktail foamer into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid cold ice, seal firmly, and shake hard until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Strain the mixture back into the empty shaker and discard the spent ice.

  5. 05

    Dry-shake vigorously without ice until evenly emulsified, then fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the surface, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Milano '36 taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Milano '36 questions

What is in a Milano '36?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, lemon juice, amaretto, anise liqueur, cocktail foamer, and orange.

How long does a Milano '36 take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Milano '36 prepared?

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

Is a Milano '36 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 B190https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41374/milano-36 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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