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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absinthe | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Triple Sec | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: No retained garnish
Method
How to make The Wink
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the No retained garnish, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure absinthe, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 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.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 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.
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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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
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