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Stirred · 1 serving

Yolanda

A balanced stirred cocktail combining brandy, gin, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Yolanda is a stirred cocktail made with brandy, gin, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, grenadine, and lemon. 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 EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Yolanda 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
Yolanda ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Anise liqueur1 dash———
Grenadine1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One micro lemon twist

Method

How to make Yolanda

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One micro lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure brandy, gin, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, grenadine, lemon accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, combine the brandy, gin, sweet vermouth, one dash of anise liqueur, and one dash of grenadine with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and diluted, fine-strain into the chilled glass, express one paper-thin micro lemon twist, and retain it as the only garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One micro lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Yolanda taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Yolanda questions

What is in a Yolanda?

Kokto’s build uses brandy, gin, sweet vermouth, anise liqueur, grenadine, and lemon.

How long does a Yolanda 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 Yolanda 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 Yolanda 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 B057https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=14 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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