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Built · 1 serving

Qvevri

A Georgian-inspired amber-wine highball layered with mezcal, white quinquina, cassis, orange liqueur, honey, and lemon.

Short answer

Qvevri is a built cocktail made with mezcal, orange wine, white quinquina, crème de cassis, triple sec, honey syrup, lemon juice, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Qvevri 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
Qvevri ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
MezcalSource suggests this bottle (not required): Quiquiriqui Espadín Mezcal25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Orange Wine75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz15 parts
White QuinquinaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cocchi Americano25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Crème de Cassis10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Triple SecSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cointreau10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Honey Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts

Garnish: Exactly one broad orange peel twist

Method

How to make Qvevri

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one highball glass and cut exactly one broad orange peel twist.

  2. 02

    Fill the highball glass with fresh clear cubed ice.

  3. 03

    Measure mezcal, orange wine, white quinquina, crème de cassis, triple sec, honey syrup, and lemon juice over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir gently until the honey is fully integrated and the drink is cold.

  5. 05

    Slowly top with soda water and give one gentle lift; never shake the carbonated ingredient.

  6. 06

    Express and place the single orange twist as the sole garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Qvevri taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Qvevri questions

What is in a Qvevri?

Kokto’s build uses mezcal, orange wine, white quinquina, crème de cassis, triple sec, honey syrup, lemon juice, and soda water.

How long does a Qvevri 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 Qvevri prepared?

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

Is a Qvevri 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 B226https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/24/cocktail-of-the-week-dakadaka-qvevri-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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