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Stirred · 1 serving

Petanque cocktail

A softly nutty, herbaceous aperitivo that brings dry fino sherry together with amaretto, Creole bitters, and absinthe.

Short answer

Petanque cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with fino sherry, amaretto, creole bitters, absinthe, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Petanque cocktail 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
Petanque cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Fino SherrySource suggests this bottle (not required): Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
AmarettoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Creole BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Peychaud's Bitters2 dash———
AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe2 dash———
Cocktail CherrySource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Maraschino Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry resting in the drink

Method

How to make Petanque cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry for the finished drink.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml fino sherry, 30 ml amaretto, two dashes Creole bitters, and two dashes absinthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale amber aperitivo is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Place the single cherry neatly in the drink and serve without citrus, a pick, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Petanque cocktail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Petanque cocktail questions

What is in a Petanque cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses fino sherry, amaretto, creole bitters, absinthe, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Petanque cocktail 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 Petanque cocktail 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 Petanque cocktail 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 B164https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3509/petanque-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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