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Stirred · 1 serving

The O. G.

A dry, spirit-forward gin and sweet-vermouth cocktail deepened by artichoke amaro and grapefruit bitters.

Short answer

The O. G. is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, sweet vermouth, amaro, and grapefruit bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The O. G. 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 O. G. ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz3.5 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Grapefruit bitters4 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make The O. G.

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that this cocktail is served without a garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, sweet vermouth, artichoke-style amaro, and grapefruit bitters into a clean 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 copper-colored mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring ice shards or clouding the finished drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with the surface completely clean and without citrus, cherry, or any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The O. G. taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The O. G. questions

What is in a The O. G.?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, sweet vermouth, amaro, and grapefruit bitters.

How long does a The O. G. 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 O. G. 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 O. G. 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 B148https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/20023/the-o-g · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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