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Stirred · 1 serving

The Wink

A balanced stirred cocktail combining absinthe, gin, triple sec.

Short answer

The Wink is a stirred cocktail made with absinthe, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Wink 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 Wink ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Absinthe15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No retained garnish

Method

How to make The Wink

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the No retained garnish, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure absinthe, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Chill a rocks glass, rinse its interior with the absinthe and discard the excess, combine the gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and two dashes of Peychaud's bitters with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold, strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass without ice, and serve with no retained garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with No retained garnish and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does The Wink 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 Wink questions

What is in a The Wink?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and new orleans aromatic bitters.

How long does a The Wink 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 Wink 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 Wink 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 B057https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=976 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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