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Stirred · 1 serving

The Joanna

A floral stirred aperitivo combining vodka, fino sherry, dry vermouth, elderflower liqueur, and lavender bitters.

Short answer

The Joanna is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, fino sherry, dry vermouth, elderflower liqueur, lavender bitters, and lavender. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Joanna 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 Joanna ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
VodkaSource specifies this bottle: Ketel One Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Fino SherrySource specifies this bottle: Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Dry VermouthSource specifies this bottle: Strucchi Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lavender Bitters6 drop———
Lavender1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one tiny compact fresh lavender sprig clipped to the rim with one miniature plain wooden peg

Method

How to make The Joanna

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and prepare exactly one tiny compact fresh lavender sprig with one miniature plain wooden peg.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml vodka, 22.5 ml fino sherry, 22.5 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml elderflower liqueur, and six drops lavender bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the very pale straw aperitivo is cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora, keeping the clear surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Clip the single tiny lavender sprig neatly to the rim with the miniature peg and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Joanna taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

The Joanna questions

What is in a The Joanna?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, fino sherry, dry vermouth, elderflower liqueur, lavender bitters, and lavender.

How long does a The Joanna take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a The Joanna 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 Joanna 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 B166https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4193/the-joanna · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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