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Stirred · 1 serving

Vancouver

A 1925 Vancouver Club cocktail blending gin, Benedictine, dry and sweet vermouths, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Vancouver is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, bénédictine, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Vancouver 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
Vancouver ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Bénédictine20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Vancouver

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, Benedictine, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve without extra fruit.

Tasting profile

What does Vancouver 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
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Vancouver questions

What is in a Vancouver?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, bénédictine, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Vancouver 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 Vancouver prepared?

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

Is a Vancouver 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2759/vancouver · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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