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Stirred · 1 serving

The Devil's Own

A 1937 British-style stirred cocktail balancing dry gin and vermouth with orange liqueur and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

The Devil's Own is a stirred cocktail made with aromatic bitters, triple sec, dry vermouth, and distilled gin. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

The Devil's Own 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
The Devil's Own ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters1 dash———
Triple SecSource suggests this bottle (not required): Cointreau L'Unique30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Distilled ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): The Botanist Islay Dry Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist

Method

How to make The Devil's Own

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Combine one dash of aromatic bitters, triple sec, dry vermouth, and gin in a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until well chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Express the single lemon twist over the surface, place it at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Devil's Own 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The Devil's Own questions

What is in a The Devil's Own?

Kokto’s build uses aromatic bitters, triple sec, dry vermouth, and distilled gin, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a The Devil's Own 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 Devil's Own 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 The Devil's Own 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 B232https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/cocktails/devils-own-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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