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Stirred · 1 serving

Scorched Earth

A concise, spirit-forward trio of cognac, sweet vermouth, and bittersweet artichoke amaro.

Short answer

Scorched Earth is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Scorched Earth 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
Scorched Earth ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Artichoke Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Scorched Earth

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick & Nora glass and cut exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml cognac, 15 ml sweet vermouth, and 15 ml artichoke amaro into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the drink, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Scorched Earth 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Scorched Earth questions

What is in a Scorched Earth?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, sweet vermouth, artichoke amaro, and lemon.

How long does a Scorched Earth 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 Scorched Earth 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 Scorched Earth 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 B200https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2746/scorched-earth · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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