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Aperitif and amaro: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with aperitif and amaro, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Hanky Panky and Paper Plane use aperitif and amaro. Hanky Panky lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky takes about 5 minutes and lists 7.5 ml of aperitif and amaro.

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by gin, with sweet vermouth and amaro.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much aperitif and amaro should you use?

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2 cocktails using Aperitif and amaro

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What to mix with aperitif and amaro

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

01

Bourbon

Used with aperitif and amaro in 1 of the linked recipe.

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02

Gin

Used with aperitif and amaro in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Aperitif and amaro cocktail questions

Which cocktails use aperitif and amaro?

Hanky Panky and Paper Plane use aperitif and amaro. Hanky Panky lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much aperitif and amaro do I need for a cocktail?

Hanky Panky lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving; Paper Plane lists 22.5 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Hanky Panky?

Alongside aperitif and amaro, the required ingredients for Hanky Panky are 45 ml gin and 45 ml sweet vermouth. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is aperitif and amaro required or optional?

Aperitif and amaro is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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