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Shaken · 1 serving

Picotin

A bright bittersweet aquavit sour balancing gentian aperitif, lemon, aromatized wine, and maraschino.

Short answer

Picotin is a shaken cocktail made with gentian aperitif, aquavit, lemon juice, aromatized wine, maraschino liqueur, and cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Picotin ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gentian aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Aquavit22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Aromatized Wine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cherry1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the gentian aperitif, aquavit, fresh lemon juice, aromatized wine, and maraschino liqueur into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the bittersweet sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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