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Stirred · 1 serving

Orchard Keeper

A gently sweet stirred Calvados cocktail with bianco vermouth and concentrated honey syrup.

Short answer

Orchard Keeper is a stirred cocktail made with calvados, bianco vermouth, honey syrup, and apple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Orchard Keeper 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
Orchard Keeper ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Calvados60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Bianco Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Apple1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one very thin dehydrated apple slice floated flat

Method

How to make Orchard Keeper

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a coupe and prepare exactly one very thin dehydrated apple slice for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the Calvados, bianco vermouth, and concentrated honey syrup into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Stir briefly without ice until the honey syrup is fully dispersed, then fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the pale-gold surface clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Float the single dehydrated apple slice flat at the center of the liquid and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Orchard Keeper taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Orchard Keeper questions

What is in a Orchard Keeper?

Kokto’s build uses calvados, bianco vermouth, honey syrup, and apple.

How long does a Orchard Keeper 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 Orchard Keeper 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 Orchard Keeper 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 B134https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/8612/orchard-keeper · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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