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Stirred · 1 serving

Six Cylinder

Six equal measures combine navy-strength gin, cherry liqueur, red bitter, quinquina, dry vermouth, and sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Six Cylinder is a stirred cocktail made with navy strength gin, cherry liqueur, red bitter liqueur, quinquina, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Six Cylinder 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
Six Cylinder ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Navy strength gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Cherry liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Red Bitter Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Quinquina15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry on one short plain pick

Method

How to make Six Cylinder

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, cut one short orange zest strip for expressing, and place exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure 15 ml each of navy-strength gin, cherry liqueur, red bitter liqueur, quinquina, dry vermouth, and sweet vermouth into a 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 ruby-amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, express the orange oils over the surface, and discard the zest.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact cherry pick at the rim and serve with no orange peel or another visible garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Six Cylinder taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Six Cylinder questions

What is in a Six Cylinder?

Kokto’s build uses navy strength gin, cherry liqueur, red bitter liqueur, quinquina, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Six Cylinder take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Six Cylinder 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 Six Cylinder 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/23464/six-cylinder · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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