1 serving
Orchard Thief 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fino Sherry | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 4 parts |
 Dry Vermouth | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 2.5 parts |
 Apple brandy | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Herbal liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Pear liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
 Apple | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Lemon oils expressed and peel discarded; exactly one very small green-apple wedge
Method
How to make Orchard Thief
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe, cut one lemon zest strip for expression, and prepare exactly one very small thin green-apple wedge.
- 02
Measure the fino sherry, dry vermouth, apple brandy, herbal liqueur, pear liqueur, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir until thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express the lemon oils over the surface, and discard the peel.
- 06
Clip exactly one small green-apple wedge at the rim and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Orchard Thief 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.
Quick answers
Orchard Thief questions
What is in a Orchard Thief?
Kokto’s build uses fino sherry, dry vermouth, apple brandy, herbal liqueur, pear liqueur, aromatic bitters, lemon, and apple.
How long does a Orchard Thief take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Orchard Thief 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 Thief 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 B111https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/25700/orchard-thief · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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