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Stirred · 1 serving

Right Hand

Michael McIlroy's rum Negroni variation with sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, and mole bitters.

Short answer

Right Hand is a stirred cocktail made with aged rum, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, and mole bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Right Hand 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
Right Hand ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Mole bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One short orange twist

Method

How to make Right Hand

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the aged rum, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, and mole bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is very cold, silky, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the large cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the drink cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Right Hand taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Right Hand questions

What is in a Right Hand?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, sweet vermouth, red bitter aperitif, and mole bitters.

How long does a Right Hand 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 Right Hand 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 Right Hand 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 B079https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3478/right-hand · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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