1 serving
The Ribbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fino Sherry | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
Blood orange liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make The Ribbon
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure 40 ml fino sherry, 40 ml sweet vermouth, 15 ml blood-orange liqueur, and 15 ml red bitter aperitif into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the aperitif is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the deep orange drink remains clear and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Express the single compact orange twist over the drink, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does The Ribbon taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Ribbon questions
What is in a The Ribbon?
Kokto’s build uses fino sherry, sweet vermouth, blood orange liqueur, red bitter aperitif, and orange.
How long does a The Ribbon 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 Ribbon 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 Ribbon 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 B202https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4124/the-ribbon · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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