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Stirred · 1 serving

Minnie the Moocher

A 1939 Cotton Club cocktail of dry gin, dry vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Minnie the Moocher is a stirred cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters. 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

Minnie the Moocher 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
Minnie the Moocher ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz1.7 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Bénédictine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No physical garnish

Method

How to make Minnie the Moocher

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe; this cocktail has no physical garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the dry gin, dry vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the drink is thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with a clean, garnish-free surface.

Tasting profile

What does Minnie the Moocher 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Minnie the Moocher questions

What is in a Minnie the Moocher?

Kokto’s build uses gin, dry vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Minnie the Moocher 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 Minnie the Moocher 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 Minnie the Moocher 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/11543/minnie-the-moocher · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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