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Stirred · 1 serving

Pres du Quai

A rum-and-bourbon Vieux Carre variation with sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Creole bitters, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Pres du Quai is a stirred cocktail made with jamaican rum, bourbon, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, creole bitters, aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pres du Quai 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
Pres du Quai ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Bourbon22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Bénédictine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Creole Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Pres du Quai

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Measure the Jamaican rum, bourbon, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Creole bitters, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for about 20 to 25 seconds.

  4. 04

    Place the large fresh clear ice cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  5. 05

    Strain the cold cocktail over the fresh cube so spent mixing ice does not enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single fine lemon twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Pres du Quai taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Pres du Quai questions

What is in a Pres du Quai?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, bourbon, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, creole bitters, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Pres du Quai 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 Pres du Quai 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 Pres du Quai 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 B131https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20871/pres-du-quai · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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