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Stirred · 1 serving

Vecchio Amico

A wintry Old Pal riff layering rye, red bitter aperitivo, blood orange, cacao, and clove-infused bianco vermouth.

Short answer

Vecchio Amico is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, red bitter aperitif, clove-infused bianco vermouth, crème de cacao, blood orange liqueur, and chocolate bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Vecchio Amico ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Red bitter aperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Campari15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Clove-Infused Bianco VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Carpano Bianco Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Crème de cacao7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Blood orange liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Chocolate Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one broad orange swath

Method

How to make Vecchio Amico

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one broad orange swath.

  2. 02

    Measure rye whiskey, red bitter aperitivo, clove-infused bianco vermouth, crème de cacao, blood-orange liqueur, and chocolate bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without ice.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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

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