1 serving
Vecchio Amico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Campari | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Clove-Infused Bianco VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Carpano Bianco Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Crème de cacao | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Blood orange liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Chocolate Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one broad orange swath
Method
How to make Vecchio Amico
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one broad orange swath.
- 02
Measure rye whiskey, red bitter aperitivo, clove-infused bianco vermouth, crème de cacao, blood-orange liqueur, and chocolate bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.
- 04
Stir until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without ice.
- 06
Express the single orange swath over the surface, place it at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Vecchio Amico taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Vecchio Amico questions
What is in a Vecchio Amico?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, red bitter aperitif, clove-infused bianco vermouth, crème de cacao, blood orange liqueur, and chocolate bitters.
How long does a Vecchio Amico 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 Vecchio Amico 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 Vecchio Amico 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 B229https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/vecchio-amico-old-pal-riff/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






