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Stirred · 1 serving

Orchard View

A spirit-forward orchard Manhattan variation with calvados, rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters.

Short answer

Orchard View is a stirred cocktail made with calvados, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, and lemon. 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

Orchard View 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 View ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Calvados30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Rye Whiskey20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Bénédictine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short coin-sized lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Orchard View

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one short coin-sized lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the calvados, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and both styles of aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds.

  4. 04

    Place the single large clear cube into the chilled serving glass.

  5. 05

    Strain the deep amber cocktail over the cube without introducing small ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the compact lemon twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Orchard View taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Orchard View questions

What is in a Orchard View?

Kokto’s build uses calvados, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Orchard View 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 View 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 Orchard View 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 B153https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/16983/orchard-view · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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