1 serving
The Bird Is The Word No. 2 ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grappa | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Green Chartreuse | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Chocolate Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Still Water (optional) | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 0.7 parts |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry without a pick
Method
How to make The Bird Is The Word No. 2
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and select exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry, removing any pick.
- 02
Measure the grappa, green herbal liqueur, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime juice, chocolate bitters, and optional chilled water into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.
- 06
Place the single cherry at the bottom of the coupe and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does The Bird Is The Word No. 2 taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Bird Is The Word No. 2 questions
What is in a The Bird Is The Word No. 2?
Kokto’s build uses grappa, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, chocolate bitters, and cocktail cherry, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a The Bird Is The Word No. 2 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 The Bird Is The Word No. 2 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 The Bird Is The Word No. 2 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 B154https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2752/the-bird-is-the-word-no-2 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved