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Built · one serving

Rabo de Galo

A Brazilian cachaça aperitif with sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and optional aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Rabo de Galo is a built cocktail made with cachaça, sweet vermouth, and artichoke amaro. A Brazilian cachaça aperitif with sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and optional aromatic bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Rabo de Galo ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Rabo de Galo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cachaça60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Artichoke Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters (optional)2 dashOptional

Garnish: Expressed orange twist

Method

How to make Rabo de Galo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Expressed orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure cachaca, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, aromatic bitters accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Combine everything directly over ice in the rocks glass and stir briefly until cold without excessive dilution.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Expressed orange twist and serve immediately while fresh.

Tasting profile

What does Rabo de Galo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Rabo de Galo questions

What is in a Rabo de Galo?

Kokto’s build uses cachaça, sweet vermouth, and artichoke amaro, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Rabo de Galo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Rabo de Galo prepared?

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

Is a Rabo de Galo 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.

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