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Stirred · 1 serving

Oliver South

Dan Zollman's tequila Negroni-style drink with amaro, light vermouth amaro, and Peychaud's bitters.

Short answer

Oliver South is a stirred cocktail made with tequila blanco, amaro, vermouth amaro, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Oliver South ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Vermouth Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Oliver South

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one very short narrow orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, amaro, vermouth amaro, and Peychaud's bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the cocktail is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass over the single large fresh cube.

  6. 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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