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Stirred · 1 serving

Triangle

A bite-sized equal-parts aperitif combining gentian aperitif, pear eau-de-vie, and triple sec.

Short answer

Triangle is a stirred cocktail made with gentian aperitif, pear brandy, triple sec, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Triangle 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
Triangle ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gentian aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Pear brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Triangle

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one small clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure equal 22.5 ml portions of gentian aperitif, pear eau-de-vie, and triple sec into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the small aperitif is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass, excluding every small ice fragment.

  6. 06

    Express the single compact orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Triangle taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Triangle questions

What is in a Triangle?

Kokto’s build uses gentian aperitif, pear brandy, triple sec, and orange.

How long does a Triangle 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 Triangle 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 Triangle 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 B145https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4358/triangle · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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