1 serving
The Frank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mezcal | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Tequila Blanco | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Amaro | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Dry Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Sweet Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very thin compact quarter-orange wheel on the rim
Method
How to make The Frank
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very thin compact quarter-wheel from a small orange slice.
- 02
Measure equal parts mezcal, blanco tequila, red bitter aperitif, amaro, dry vermouth, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir steadily until the six-part cocktail is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the burnt-orange surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Seat exactly the single compact quarter-orange wheel on the rim and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does The Frank taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Frank questions
What is in a The Frank?
Kokto’s build uses mezcal, tequila blanco, red bitter aperitif, amaro, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange.
How long does a The Frank 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 Frank 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 Frank 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 B120https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/6538/the-frank · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







