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Stirred · 1 serving

Quiet Storm

Thomas Eslinger's reverse Manhattan inspired by rhubarb tart, combining sweet vermouth, two single malts, rhubarb liqueur, and celery bitters.

Short answer

Quiet Storm is a stirred cocktail made with sweet vermouth, single malt scotch whisky, rhubarb liqueur, and celery bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Quiet Storm 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
Quiet Storm ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Single malt Scotch whisky35 ml3.5 cl1.2 oz2.3 parts
Rhubarb Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Celery bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Quiet Storm

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass and confirm that the finished drink receives no garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the sweet vermouth, 30 ml of unpeated single malt, 5 ml of peated single malt, rhubarb liqueur, and celery 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 very cold and sufficiently diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the clear ruby-amber drink into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Check the clean surface and serve immediately without adding any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Quiet Storm taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Quiet Storm questions

What is in a Quiet Storm?

Kokto’s build uses sweet vermouth, single malt scotch whisky, rhubarb liqueur, and celery bitters.

How long does a Quiet Storm 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 Quiet Storm prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Quiet Storm 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 B089https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/quiet-storm · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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