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Stirred · 1 serving

The Scenic Route

Joe Rinaldi's savory Martini variation with blanco tequila, dill aquavit, blanc vermouth, green-apple liqueur, and gentian aperitif.

Short answer

The Scenic Route is a stirred cocktail made with tequila blanco, aquavit, blanc vermouth, green apple liqueur, and gentian aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Scenic Route 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 Scenic Route ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Aquavit30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Blanc Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Green Apple Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz3 parts
Gentian aperitif2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make The Scenic Route

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass thoroughly and confirm that the finished drink requires no garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, dill aquavit, blanc vermouth, green-apple liqueur, and gentian aperitif into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for about 20 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Leave the clear pale surface completely bare and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does The Scenic Route taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

The Scenic Route questions

What is in a The Scenic Route?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, aquavit, blanc vermouth, green apple liqueur, and gentian aperitif.

How long does a The Scenic Route 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 Scenic Route prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a The Scenic Route 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 B083https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/the-scenic-route-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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