1 serving
Tuxedo ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Old Tom Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Dry Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Maraschino Liqueur | 0.5 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Absinthe | 0.25 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Cocktail cherry and expressed lemon zest
Method
How to make Tuxedo
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a martini-style cocktail glass and prepare one cocktail cherry plus a fresh strip of lemon zest.
- 02
Add the Old Tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and position a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold, clear, and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass without allowing any ice fragments into the drink.
- 06
Add the cherry, express the lemon zest over the surface, place it neatly, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Tuxedo taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (2/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Tuxedo questions
What is in a Tuxedo?
Kokto’s build uses old tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and orange bitters.
How long does a Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Tuxedo 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.
- International Bartenders Association — TuxedoIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/tuxedo/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





