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Stirred · 1 serving

Princeton

A spirit-forward Old Tom gin cocktail softened by tawny port, rich syrup, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Princeton is a stirred cocktail made with old tom gin, tawny port, orange bitters, and still water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Princeton 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
Princeton ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Old Tom gin60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Tawny Port15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup (optional)5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz0.5 parts
Orange Bitters3 dash———
Still Water10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Princeton

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Old Tom gin, tawny port, orange bitters, measured water, and optional rich syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Taste a bar-spoon sample and continue stirring only if the drink still needs a little more dilution.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping all mixing ice out of the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Princeton 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Princeton questions

What is in a Princeton?

Kokto’s build uses old tom gin, tawny port, orange bitters, and still water, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 B140https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1606/princeton · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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