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Stirred · 1 serving

Zorbatini

A balanced stirred cocktail combining vodka, anise liqueur.

Short answer

Zorbatini is a stirred cocktail made with vodka and anise liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Zorbatini 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
Zorbatini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Anise liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: One small green olive

Method

How to make Zorbatini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the One small green olive, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, anise liqueur 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

    Stir the vodka and anise liqueur with solid ice until very cold and properly diluted, strain into a chilled Martini glass, then add exactly one small green olive on a short pick.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One small green olive and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Zorbatini 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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Zorbatini questions

What is in a Zorbatini?

Kokto’s build uses vodka and anise liqueur.

How long does a Zorbatini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Zorbatini prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Zorbatini 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 B047https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=16963 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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