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Built · 1 serving

Serenity Now

Michele Phu's hot Japanese-whisky toddy with amontillado sherry, smoky Scotch, oolong tea syrup, and lemon.

Short answer

Serenity Now is a built cocktail made with japanese whisky, amontillado sherry, single malt scotch whisky, oolong tea syrup, still water, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCopperMug
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Serenity Now 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
Serenity Now ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Japanese whisky37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Amontillado sherry15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Single malt Scotch whisky7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Oolong Tea Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Still Water120 ml12 cl4.1 oz16 parts
Lemon1 slice———

Garnish: One small thin lemon wheel

Method

How to make Serenity Now

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Warm a single heat-safe toddy mug with hot water, discard that water, and cut one small thin lemon wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the Japanese whisky, amontillado sherry, smoky single-malt Scotch, and oolong tea syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Stir the spirit mixture briefly without ice so the syrup is fully incorporated.

  4. 04

    Pour the combined spirit mixture into the warmed toddy mug.

  5. 05

    Add 120 milliliters of freshly boiling water and stir gently once or twice to combine.

  6. 06

    Place exactly one small lemon wheel at the rim and serve carefully while hot.

Tasting profile

What does Serenity Now taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Serenity Now questions

What is in a Serenity Now?

Kokto’s build uses japanese whisky, amontillado sherry, single malt scotch whisky, oolong tea syrup, still water, and lemon.

How long does a Serenity Now take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Serenity Now prepared?

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

Is a Serenity Now 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 B092https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/serenity-now · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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