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Stirred · 1 serving

Sips Adonis

A fortified bittersweet Adonis variation combining sweet and dry vermouths, palo cortado, amaro, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Sips Adonis is a stirred cocktail made with sweet vermouth, palo cortado sherry, dry vermouth, amaro, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sips Adonis 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
Sips Adonis ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Palo Cortado Sherry25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2.5 parts
Dry Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Amaro10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make Sips Adonis

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure both vermouths, palo cortado sherry, amaro, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for about 20 to 25 seconds.

  4. 04

    Taste or check the outside of the vessel to confirm the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without allowing ice fragments into the glass.

  6. 06

    Express the single fine orange twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Sips Adonis 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Sips Adonis questions

What is in a Sips Adonis?

Kokto’s build uses sweet vermouth, palo cortado sherry, dry vermouth, amaro, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Sips Adonis 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 Sips Adonis prepared?

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

Is a Sips Adonis 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 B130https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29588/sips-adonis · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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