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Stirred · 1 serving

The Joy Division

Phil Ward's Martini variation with London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange liqueur, and a measured touch of absinthe.

Short answer

The Joy Division is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, dry vermouth, triple sec, absinthe, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

The Joy Division 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 Joy Division ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe3 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make The Joy Division

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short thin lemon twist without excess pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange liqueur, and three dashes of absinthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the Martini variation is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain the crystal-clear drink into the chilled coupe without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon twist over the surface, set the same compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Joy Division taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

The Joy Division questions

What is in a The Joy Division?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, dry vermouth, triple sec, absinthe, and lemon.

How long does a The Joy Division take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a The Joy Division 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 Joy Division 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 B088https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/the-joy-division · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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