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Stirred · 1 serving

VAR-Tini

A dry, spirit-forward Martini variation combining freezer-cold vodka, amontillado sherry, and a measured splash of rye.

Short answer

VAR-Tini is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, amontillado sherry, rye whiskey, lemon, and green olive. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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1 serving

VAR-Tini 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
VAR-Tini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Amontillado sherry22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Rye Whiskey7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———
Green Olive1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small plain green olive on a simple unadorned wooden pick

Method

How to make VAR-Tini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one classic V-shaped cocktail glass, cut one narrow lemon zest strip, and set exactly one small green olive on a plain wooden pick.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml freezer-cold vodka, 22.5 ml chilled amontillado sherry, and 7.5 ml rye whiskey into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled cocktail glass, express the lemon oils over the surface, and discard the peel.

  6. 06

    Rest the single skewered olive neatly at the rim and serve without themed decoration or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does VAR-Tini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (2/5).

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

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

VAR-Tini questions

What is in a VAR-Tini?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, amontillado sherry, rye whiskey, lemon, and green olive.

How long does a VAR-Tini 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 VAR-Tini 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 VAR-Tini 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 B190https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40641/var-tini · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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