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Stirred · 1 serving

Sphinx Cocktail

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

Short answer

Sphinx Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sphinx 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
Sphinx Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Sphinx Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Measure gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a generous coupe, combine equal measures of gin, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, verify that the surface is clear and still, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

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

Tasting profile

What does Sphinx Cocktail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Sphinx Cocktail questions

What is in a Sphinx Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Sphinx Cocktail 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 Sphinx Cocktail 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 Sphinx 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 B055https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=30 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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