Spyglass cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Stirred · 1 serving

Spyglass

Tyson Buhler's Martini variation with gin, aquavit, dry vermouth, fennel liqueur, and white cacao liqueur.

Short answer

Spyglass is a stirred cocktail made with gin, aquavit, dry vermouth, fennel liqueur, crème de cacao, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Spyglass 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
Spyglass ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz10.5 parts
Aquavit7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Fennel Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Crème de cacao5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist, discarded

Method

How to make Spyglass

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass and cut one thin lemon twist for expressing and discarding.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, aquavit, dry vermouth, fennel liqueur, and white cacao liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the Martini variation is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the crystal-clear pale drink into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon twist over the surface, discard it completely, and serve with no visible garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Spyglass taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Spyglass questions

What is in a Spyglass?

Kokto’s build uses gin, aquavit, dry vermouth, fennel liqueur, crème de cacao, and lemon.

How long does a Spyglass 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 Spyglass prepared?

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

Is a Spyglass alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

Continue exploring

These reviewed recipes are the closest matches in Kokto’s current catalog set, ranked by shared core ingredients.

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 B089https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/spyglass · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

Your bar, your next drink

Keep the ingredients. Find the possibilities.

Use Kokto to organize your home bar, find recipes you can make and see what one more ingredient unlocks.

Explore the Kokto app
GET IT ONGoogle Play