1 serving
The Opening Act 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ginger liqueur | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
 Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Tonic Water | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
 Mint | 3 leaf | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one compact three-leaf mint sprig
Method
How to make The Opening Act
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and prepare exactly one compact mint sprig with three small leaves.
- 02
Measure the ginger liqueur, red bitter aperitif, fresh lime juice, and orange bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal firmly, and shake until thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear cubed ice.
- 05
Top slowly with cold tonic water and stir once gently from the bottom; never shake the tonic.
- 06
Place exactly the compact mint sprig at the rim and serve while lively bubbles remain.
Tasting profile
What does The Opening Act taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Opening Act questions
What is in a The Opening Act?
Kokto’s build uses ginger liqueur, red bitter aperitif, lime juice, orange bitters, tonic water, and mint.
How long does a The Opening Act 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 Opening Act prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Opening Act 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 B112https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3002/the-opening-act · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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