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Stirred · 1 serving

The Gentleman

Yanni Kehagiaras's low-proof quinquina aperitif sharpened by blanco tequila and gentian liqueur.

Short answer

The Gentleman is a stirred cocktail made with quinquina, tequila blanco, gentian aperitif, saline solution, and green olives. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

The Gentleman 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 Gentleman ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Quinquina60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Tequila Blanco15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Gentian aperitif7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Saline Solution2 dash———
Green Olives1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small green olive on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make The Gentleman

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small green olive onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanc quinquina, blanco tequila, gentian liqueur, and two drops of saline solution into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the herbal aperitif is thoroughly chilled and evenly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without adding serving ice.

  6. 06

    Rest the single olive and short pick neatly at the rim and serve without citrus or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Gentleman taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (5/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

The Gentleman questions

What is in a The Gentleman?

Kokto’s build uses quinquina, tequila blanco, gentian aperitif, saline solution, and green olives.

How long does a The Gentleman 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 Gentleman 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 The Gentleman 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 B125https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/31902/the-gentleman · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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