1 serving
Purgatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rye Whiskey | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 3.3 parts |
 Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Green Chartreuse | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Saline Solution (optional) | 1 dash | — | — | Optional |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Purgatory
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure the rye whiskey, Benedictine, and green herbal liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 03
Add the optional two measured drops of saline solution, then fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir steadily until the cocktail is very cold, silky, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice.
- 06
Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Purgatory 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.
Quick answers
Purgatory questions
What is in a Purgatory?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bénédictine, green chartreuse, and lemon, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Purgatory 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 Purgatory 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 Purgatory 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2551/purgatory · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved