1 serving
Morning Dove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Reposado | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Amaro | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orange aperitif | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Grapefruit Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Cinnamon syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Soda Water | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Grapefruit | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: One small grapefruit crescent
Method
How to make Morning Dove
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass, prepare clear ice cubes, and cut one small thin grapefruit crescent.
- 02
Measure the reposado tequila, coffee amaro, orange aperitif, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, and simple syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Add one dash each of tiki-style and aromatic bitters, then fill the shaker with solid ice.
- 04
Short-shake for about 5 seconds to chill the noncarbonated mixture without excessive dilution.
- 05
Strain into the chilled Collins glass, fill with clear ice cubes, and top gently with cold seltzer.
- 06
Lift once with a bar spoon, place the single grapefruit crescent at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Morning Dove taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Morning Dove questions
What is in a Morning Dove?
Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, amaro, orange aperitif, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, soda water, and grapefruit.
How long does a Morning Dove 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 Morning Dove prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Morning Dove 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 B085https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/morning-dove-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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