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Built · 1 serving

#87

Bellwether Bar's sparkling spritz variation on the dry-vermouth, Bénédictine, and absinthe Chrysanthemum.

Short answer

#87 is a built cocktail made with dry vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, grapefruit bitters, and sparkling wine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassWine
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

#87 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
#87 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Bénédictine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Absinthe5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Grapefruit bitters4 dash———
Sparkling wine60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Lemon (optional)1 piece——Optional
Olive (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: One short lemon twist and one green olive on a short plain pick

Method

How to make #87

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one stemmed wine glass, cut one short lemon twist, and place one green olive on one short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Fill the chilled glass with clean cubed ice.

  3. 03

    Measure the dry vermouth, Bénédictine, absinthe, and grapefruit bitters over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir gently until cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with chilled dry sparkling wine and give one gentle lift; never shake the carbonation.

  6. 06

    Set the single lemon twist and single olive pick together at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does #87 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

#87 questions

What is in a #87?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, grapefruit bitters, and sparkling wine, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a #87 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 #87 prepared?

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

Is a #87 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 B216https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/87-a-chrysanthemum-spritz/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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