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Stirred · 1 serving

Norman Conquest

Erik Lorincz's apple-brandy-influenced Manhattan variation with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Norman Conquest is a stirred cocktail made with apple brandy, bourbon, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Norman Conquest 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
Norman Conquest ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Orange1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin orange wheel

Method

How to make Norman Conquest

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one small thin orange wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the apple brandy, bourbon, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place exactly one large clear cube in the chilled glass and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one small thin orange wheel neatly at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Norman Conquest 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
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Norman Conquest questions

What is in a Norman Conquest?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, bourbon, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and orange.

How long does a Norman Conquest 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 Norman Conquest 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 Norman Conquest 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 B114https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10366/norman-conquest · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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