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Stirred · 1 serving

The Reanimator

David Wondrich's spare, spirit-forward nightcap pairing equal measures of rye whiskey and orange-led amaro.

Short answer

The Reanimator is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, orange amaro, and lemon. 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 Reanimator 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 Reanimator ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Orange amaro45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make The Reanimator

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure equal 45 ml portions of rye whiskey and orange-led amaro 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 steadily until the nightcap is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Reanimator 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The Reanimator questions

What is in a The Reanimator?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, orange amaro, and lemon.

How long does a The Reanimator 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 Reanimator 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 Reanimator 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/25210/the-reanimator · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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