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Built · 1 serving

Serpent-less Swizzle

Nick Dietrich's Irish-whiskey swizzle with blanc vermouth, lemon, and pomegranate grenadine.

Short answer

Serpent-less Swizzle is a built cocktail made with irish whiskey, blanc vermouth, lemon juice, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Serpent-less Swizzle 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
Serpent-less Swizzle ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Blanc Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Grenadine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Mint (optional)1 piece——Optional
Cocktail Cherry (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one compact mint sprig and exactly one preserved red cocktail cherry together at the rim

Method

How to make Serpent-less Swizzle

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one highball glass and prepare exactly one compact mint sprig plus one preserved cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Add Irish whiskey, blanc vermouth, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine directly to the glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the glass with fine crushed ice to just below the rim.

  4. 04

    Swizzle vigorously until the outside frosts and the drink becomes lightly frothy.

  5. 05

    Top with a small amount of additional crushed ice while keeping the rim clear.

  6. 06

    Set the mint sprig and single cherry together at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Serpent-less Swizzle taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (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
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Serpent-less Swizzle questions

What is in a Serpent-less Swizzle?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, blanc vermouth, lemon juice, and grenadine, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Serpent-less Swizzle 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 Serpent-less Swizzle 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 Serpent-less Swizzle 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 B207https://www.liquor.com/recipes/serpent-less-swizzle/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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