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Stirred · 1 serving

Ponte Vecchio

A bittersweet Italian-style digestif marrying aged grappa and brandy with amaro, vermouth amaro, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Ponte Vecchio is a stirred cocktail made with grappa, brandy, amaro, vermouth amaro, orange bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ponte Vecchio 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
Ponte Vecchio ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Grappa22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Vermouth Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters3 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Ponte Vecchio

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare exactly one large clear ice cube, and cut one short narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 22.5 ml aged grappa, 22.5 ml Italian-style brandy, 22.5 ml amaro, 15 ml robust vermouth amaro, and three dashes orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until the bittersweet mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the surface, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Ponte Vecchio taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Ponte Vecchio questions

What is in a Ponte Vecchio?

Kokto’s build uses grappa, brandy, amaro, vermouth amaro, orange bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Ponte Vecchio take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Ponte Vecchio 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 Ponte Vecchio 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 B194https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/42600/ponte-vecchio · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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