1 serving
The Quill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
 Red bitter aperitif | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
 Absinthe | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
 Orange (optional) | 1 piece | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange-peel twist
Method
How to make The Quill
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass and cut exactly one short narrow orange-peel twist.
- 02
Measure gin, red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and absinthe into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice.
- 04
Stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain over exactly one large clear ice cube in the chilled rocks glass.
- 06
Express and set the single orange twist at the rim, then serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does The Quill 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.
Quick answers
The Quill questions
What is in a The Quill?
Kokto’s build uses gin, red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and absinthe, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a The Quill 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 Quill prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Quill 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 B211https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/the-quill/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved