1 serving
No Hands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Red bitter aperitif | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 1 part |
Sweet VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Rosso Vermouth | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 1 part |
Mole bitters | 3 drop | — | — | — |
Soda WaterSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Soda Water | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1.2 parts |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make No Hands
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one slim highball glass and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure the red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and exactly three mole-bitters drops into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 15–20 seconds.
- 04
Fill the chilled highball with fresh clear cubed ice and strain the bittersweet mixture over it.
- 05
Top gently with the soda water and give one slow lift from the bottom without driving out carbonation.
- 06
Express the single compact orange twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does No Hands taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
No Hands questions
What is in a No Hands?
Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, mole bitters, soda water, and orange.
How long does a No Hands take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a No Hands prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a No Hands 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 B161https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40843/no-hands · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





