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Shaken · 1 serving

Smiler Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth.

Short answer

Smiler Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, aromatic bitters, and orange juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Smiler Cocktail 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
Smiler Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz24 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz12 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz12 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Orange Juice1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Smiler Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, aromatic bitters, orange juice accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, measure the gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, one dash of aromatic bitters, and the quarter-teaspoon portion of fresh orange juice into a shaker with solid ice, shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, check for a clean surface, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Smiler Cocktail 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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Smiler Cocktail questions

What is in a Smiler Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, aromatic bitters, and orange juice.

How long does a Smiler Cocktail 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 Smiler Cocktail prepared?

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

Is a Smiler Cocktail 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 B056https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=35 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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