1 serving
Vieux Navine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Calvados | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Bourbon | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry without a pick
Method
How to make Vieux Navine
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and select exactly one small dark-red cocktail cherry without a pick.
- 02
Measure the calvados, bourbon, sweet vermouth, and two dashes of aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds.
- 04
Place the single cocktail cherry at the bottom of the chilled coupe.
- 05
Fine-strain the crystal-clear deep amber cocktail into the coupe without introducing ice fragments.
- 06
Confirm only the single cherry is present and serve without citrus or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Vieux Navine 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
Vieux Navine questions
What is in a Vieux Navine?
Kokto’s build uses calvados, bourbon, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and cherry.
How long does a Vieux Navine 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 Vieux Navine 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 Vieux Navine 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 B153https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3057/vieux-navine · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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