1 serving
Poet's Dream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
 Bénédictine | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Dry Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Poet's Dream
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and prepare exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.
- 02
Add London dry gin, Bénédictine, and dry vermouth to a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.
- 04
Stir steadily until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe without carrying over ice shards.
- 06
Express and set the single lemon twist at the rim; serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Poet's Dream taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and freshness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Poet's Dream questions
What is in a Poet's Dream?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, bénédictine, dry vermouth, and lemon.
How long does a Poet's Dream 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 Poet's Dream 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 Poet's Dream 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 B204https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1576/poets-dream · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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