1 serving
The Cinquecento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bison Grass Vodka | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
 Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Grapefruit Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Grapefruit | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short compact grapefruit twist
Method
How to make The Cinquecento
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short compact grapefruit twist, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure bison grass vodka, benedictine, red bitter aperitif, grapefruit juice, aromatic bitters, grapefruit accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe. Shake the bison-grass vodka, Bénédictine, red bitter aperitif, fresh grapefruit juice, and one dash of aromatic bitters with solid ice for 10–15 seconds. Fine-strain into the coupe, express exactly one short strip of grapefruit peel, and retain it as a compact twist.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One short compact grapefruit twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does The Cinquecento taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Cinquecento questions
What is in a The Cinquecento?
Kokto’s build uses bison grass vodka, bénédictine, red bitter aperitif, grapefruit juice, aromatic bitters, and grapefruit.
How long does a The Cinquecento 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 Cinquecento 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 Cinquecento 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 B067https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=574 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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