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Stirred · 1 serving

Quickbeam

Matthew Belanger's bitter equal-parts riff with American aperitif, quinquina, London dry gin, calvados, and grapefruit bitters.

Short answer

Quickbeam is a stirred cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, quinquina, gin, calvados, grapefruit bitters, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Quickbeam 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
Quickbeam ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Quinquina30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Calvados15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Grapefruit bitters1 dash———
Grapefruit1 piece———

Garnish: One small grapefruit half-wheel

Method

How to make Quickbeam

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one small grapefruit half-wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the bitter aperitif, quinquina, gin, calvados, and grapefruit bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the prepared rocks glass over the single large cube.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one restrained grapefruit half-wheel at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Quickbeam taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Quickbeam questions

What is in a Quickbeam?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, quinquina, gin, calvados, grapefruit bitters, and grapefruit.

How long does a Quickbeam 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 Quickbeam 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 Quickbeam 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 B084https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/quickbeam-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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