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Stirred · 1 serving

Pie for the People

Jeremy Buck's stirred mezcal, aromatized wine, and bonded apple-brandy sipper with apple-pie character.

Short answer

Pie for the People is a stirred cocktail made with mezcal, aromatized wine, apple brandy, and aromatic bitters. 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

Pie for the People 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
Pie for the People ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Mezcal45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Aromatized Wine30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Apple brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Apple (optional)2 slice——Optional
Nutmeg (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: Exactly two very thin small apple slices and a very light nutmeg dusting

Method

How to make Pie for the People

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly two very thin small apple slices.

  2. 02

    Measure joven mezcal, aromatized wine, bonded apple brandy, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain over the single large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Set the two apple slices together at the rim, add only a very light nutmeg dusting, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Pie for the People taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Pie for the People questions

What is in a Pie for the People?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, aromatized wine, apple brandy, and aromatic bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Pie for the People 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 Pie for the People 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 Pie for the People 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 B212https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/pie-for-the-people-stirred-mezcal-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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