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Shaken · 1 serving

Old Dog, New Tricks

A vivid equal-parts fernet and banana-liqueur sour sharpened with lime and dark sugar.

Short answer

Old Dog, New Tricks is a shaken cocktail made with fernet, banana liqueur, demerara syrup, lime juice, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Old Dog, New Tricks 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
Old Dog, New Tricks ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Fernet30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Banana liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Demerara syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Mint1 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh mint leaf floated flat on the surface

Method

How to make Old Dog, New Tricks

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and select one small unblemished mint leaf for the final garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the fernet, banana liqueur, rich demerara syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the bittersweet mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Float the single mint leaf flat at the center of the surface and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Old Dog, New Tricks taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Old Dog, New Tricks questions

What is in a Old Dog, New Tricks?

Kokto’s build uses fernet, banana liqueur, demerara syrup, lime juice, and mint.

How long does a Old Dog, New Tricks 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 Old Dog, New Tricks prepared?

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

Is a Old Dog, New Tricks 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 B148https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/25112/old-dog-new-tricks · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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