1 serving
Shaft ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cold brew coffee | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
 Vodka | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Irish Cream Liqueur | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Coffee Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Shaft
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass; this source serve intentionally has no garnish.
- 02
Add cold brew coffee, vodka, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur to a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and shake firmly until very cold and evenly mixed.
- 04
Fill the chilled glass with exactly four fresh clear ice cubes.
- 05
Fine-strain the Shaft over the fresh ice, leaving a smooth clean surface.
- 06
Serve immediately without a straw, cream float, or garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Shaft taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Shaft questions
What is in a Shaft?
Kokto’s build uses cold brew coffee, vodka, irish cream liqueur, and coffee liqueur.
How long does a Shaft take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Shaft prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Shaft 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 B205https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4816/shaft · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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