1 serving
Virginia Dare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pear | 2 piece | — | — | — |
 Aged Rum | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
 Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One thin pear slice
Method
How to make Virginia Dare
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe, prepare the fresh produce, and prepare the One thin pear slice.
- 02
Measure pear, aged rum, benedictine, aromatic bitters accurately, keeping delicate or carbonated ingredients separate.
- 03
Pre-chill a coupe, reserve one thin pear slice for garnish, gently muddle the second pear slice in a shaker, add the aged rum, Bénédictine, aromatic bitters, and solid ice, shake hard for 10–15 seconds, double-strain into the coupe to remove all pulp, then add the reserved thin pear slice neatly at the rim.
- 04
Add the remaining ingredients and ice, then shake or stir until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain or pour into the chilled coupe as specified by the recipe.
- 06
Finish with One thin pear slice and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Virginia Dare taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (3/5) and strength (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Virginia Dare questions
What is in a Virginia Dare?
Kokto’s build uses pear, aged rum, bénédictine, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Virginia Dare 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 Virginia Dare prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Virginia Dare 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 B060https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=591 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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