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Stirred · 1 serving

No Borders

Emily Couty's woodland Negroni-style aperitif balances birch eau-de-vie with gentian, bergamot, and red bitter liqueurs.

Short answer

No Borders is a stirred cocktail made with birch eau-de-vie, gentian liqueur, bergamot liqueur, and red bitter aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

No Borders 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
No Borders ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Birch Eau-de-Vie30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Gentian Liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Bergamot Liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Red bitter aperitif10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh bay leaf resting flat on the ice

Method

How to make No Borders

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear cube, and select exactly one small fresh bay leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure the birch eau-de-vie, gentian liqueur, bergamot liqueur, and red bitter aperitif into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the bittersweet mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube without transferring mixing ice.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one small fresh bay leaf flat on the ice and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does No Borders taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

No Borders questions

What is in a No Borders?

Kokto’s build uses birch eau-de-vie, gentian liqueur, bergamot liqueur, and red bitter aperitif.

How long does a No Borders take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a No Borders prepared?

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

Is a No Borders 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 B143https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4376/no-borders · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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