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Stirred · 1 serving

Ozymandias

Nickle Morris's Vieux Carre cousin joining rye and brandy with bitter orange amaro, Benedictine, vermouth, and tropical bitters.

Short answer

Ozymandias is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, brandy, amaro, bénédictine, sweet vermouth, 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
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ozymandias 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
Ozymandias ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon twist

Method

How to make Ozymandias

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear coupe thoroughly and cut one short narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye, brandy, amaro, Benedictine, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a barspoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon twist over the surface, then use exactly that twist as the garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Ozymandias 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
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Ozymandias questions

What is in a Ozymandias?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, brandy, amaro, bénédictine, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Ozymandias 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 Ozymandias 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 Ozymandias 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 B102https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/ozymandias-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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