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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Batavia arrack | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
London dry gin | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Red bitter aperitif | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 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.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure equal parts Batavia arrack, London dry gin, sweet vermouth, and red bitter aperitif into a mixing glass, then add the aromatic bitters.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir steadily until the bittersweet arrack mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe without adding serving ice.
- 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.
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
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