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Built · 1 serving

Riso & Rosmarino

A light bittersweet highball of honjozo sake, artichoke amaro, orange aperitif, lemon, and soda.

Short answer

Riso & Rosmarino is a built cocktail made with sake, artichoke amaro, red bitter aperitif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Riso & Rosmarino 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
Riso & Rosmarino ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sake50 ml5 cl1.7 oz4 parts
Artichoke AmaroSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cynar25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2 parts
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Aperol25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz4.8 parts
Cucumber (optional)1 piece——Optional
Rosemary (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one thin cucumber slice and one short rosemary sprig

Method

How to make Riso & Rosmarino

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Select one clean highball glass.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass with fresh hard ice.

  3. 03

    Add sake, artichoke amaro, red bitter aperitif, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  4. 04

    Stir briefly to chill and combine.

  5. 05

    Top gently with the measured soda water and lift once with a bar spoon.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one thin cucumber slice inside the glass and one short rosemary sprig at the rim, then serve.

Tasting profile

What does Riso & Rosmarino taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Riso & Rosmarino questions

What is in a Riso & Rosmarino?

Kokto’s build uses sake, artichoke amaro, red bitter aperitif, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Riso & Rosmarino 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 Riso & Rosmarino 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 Riso & Rosmarino 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 B232https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/19/cocktail-of-the-week-riso-rosmarino-recipe-osteria-angelina · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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