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Stirred · 1 serving

The Ridgwell

A spicy Manhattan-style blend of bourbon and rye with robust and sweet vermouths, blackberry liqueur, and bitters.

Short answer

The Ridgwell is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, sweet vermouth, crème de mûre, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, and blackberry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Ridgwell 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 Ridgwell ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Rye Whiskey20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Vermouth Amaro12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz2.5 parts
Sweet Vermouth12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz2.5 parts
Crème de Mûre5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Blackberry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small ripe blackberry at the rim

Method

How to make The Ridgwell

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and select exactly one small firm ripe blackberry for the finished drink.

  2. 02

    Measure 25 ml bourbon, 20 ml rye whiskey, 12.5 ml vermouth amaro, 12.5 ml sweet vermouth, 5 ml blackberry liqueur, and one dash each of aromatic and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep copper-red mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single blackberry neatly at the rim and serve without citrus, another berry, cherry, herbs, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Ridgwell taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The Ridgwell questions

What is in a The Ridgwell?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, sweet vermouth, crème de mûre, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, and blackberry.

How long does a The Ridgwell take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a The Ridgwell 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 Ridgwell 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 B195https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4690/the-ridgwell · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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