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Stirred · 1 serving

Smokey Joe

A sake-led stirred drink enriched by Sauternes and Cognac with a subtle peated-whisky accent.

Short answer

Smokey Joe is a stirred cocktail made with sake, wine, cognac, single malt scotch whisky, saline solution, and apple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Smokey Joe 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
Smokey Joe ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sake60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Wine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Cognac7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Single malt Scotch whisky5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Saline Solution1 dash———
Apple1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small very thin dehydrated apple wheel floated on the surface

Method

How to make Smokey Joe

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and reserve exactly one very thin dehydrated apple wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the sake, chilled Sauternes, Cognac, peated single malt, and one restrained dash of saline into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add enough solid cold ice to fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until cold, integrated, and lightly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain the pale golden mixture into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Float the single dehydrated apple wheel flat on the surface and serve without visible smoke or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Smokey Joe taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Smokey Joe questions

What is in a Smokey Joe?

Kokto’s build uses sake, wine, cognac, single malt scotch whisky, saline solution, and apple.

How long does a Smokey Joe 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 Smokey Joe 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 Smokey Joe 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 B157https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2581/smokey-joe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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