1 serving
Oliver South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Vermouth Amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist
Method
How to make Oliver South
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one very short narrow orange twist.
- 02
Measure the blanco tequila, amaro, vermouth amaro, and Peychaud's bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir steadily until the cocktail is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass over the single large fresh cube.
- 06
Express the orange oils safely without visible flame, rest the compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Oliver South taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Oliver South questions
What is in a Oliver South?
Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, amaro, vermouth amaro, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange.
How long does a Oliver South 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 Oliver South 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 Oliver South 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24749/oliver-south · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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