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Stirred · 1 serving

Newark

Jim Meehan and John Deragon's apple-brandy Manhattan variation with sweet vermouth, fernet, and maraschino liqueur.

Short answer

Newark is a stirred cocktail made with apple brandy, sweet vermouth, fernet, and maraschino liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Newark 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
Newark ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Fernet5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small maraschino cherry on one very short pick

Method

How to make Newark

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and place exactly one small maraschino cherry on one very short pick, draining away excess syrup.

  2. 02

    Measure the apple brandy, sweet vermouth, fernet, and maraschino liqueur into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until the spirit-forward drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the clear mahogany surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the short pick with its single compact cherry neatly at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Newark taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Newark questions

What is in a Newark?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, sweet vermouth, fernet, and maraschino liqueur.

How long does a Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 B074https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36408/newark · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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