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Stirred · 1 serving

Odessa

An arrack-accented Negroni variation with gin, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Odessa is a stirred cocktail made with batavia arrack, london dry gin, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, aromatic bitters, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Odessa 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
Odessa ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Batavia arrack22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
London dry gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make Odessa

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts Batavia arrack, London dry gin, sweet vermouth, and red bitter aperitif into a mixing glass, then add the aromatic bitters.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the bittersweet arrack mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe without adding serving ice.

  6. 06

    Rest the single cherry and short pick neatly at the rim and serve without citrus or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Odessa 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Odessa questions

What is in a Odessa?

Kokto’s build uses batavia arrack, london dry gin, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, aromatic bitters, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Odessa 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 Odessa 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 Odessa 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 B126https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36653/odessa · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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