1 serving
Picotin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gentian aperitif | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 2.3 parts |
Aquavit | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 2.3 parts |
Lemon Juice | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2 parts |
Aromatized Wine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick
Method
How to make Picotin
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the gentian aperitif, aquavit, fresh lemon juice, aromatized wine, and maraschino liqueur into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the bittersweet sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the drink.
- 06
Rest the single compact cherry pick securely at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Picotin taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Picotin questions
What is in a Picotin?
Kokto’s build uses gentian aperitif, aquavit, lemon juice, aromatized wine, maraschino liqueur, and cherry.
How long does a Picotin 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 Picotin prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Picotin 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 B147https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3619/picotin · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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