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Stirred · 1 serving

White Horse

A 1930s Scotch cocktail that softens blended whisky with dry vermouth, Benedictine, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

White Horse is a stirred cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, dry vermouth, bénédictine, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

White Horse 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
White Horse ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz2.5 parts
Dry VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Dry Vermouth37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz2.5 parts
BénédictineSource suggests this bottle (not required): Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Angostura Aromatic Bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make White Horse

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that the finished White Horse is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure 37.5 ml blended Scotch, 37.5 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml Benedictine, and one dash aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately and completely ungarnished, without citrus, cherry, or herbs.

Tasting profile

What does White Horse taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

White Horse questions

What is in a White Horse?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, dry vermouth, bénédictine, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a White Horse 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 White Horse 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 White Horse 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 B165https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5442/white-horse · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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