At a glance
Start with Charente-16
Charente-16 takes about 5 minutes and lists 22.5 ml of pineau des charentes.
A balanced stirred cocktail combining tequila blanco, pineau des charentes, dry curacao.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Make Charente-16Measurements and preparation
How much pineau des charentes should you use?
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Charente-16
For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresSimon's Sidecar
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresGun Club Toddy
For 1 serving · Built · 9 minutes
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3 cocktails using Pineau des Charentes
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What to mix with pineau des charentes
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Lemon Juice
Used with pineau des charentes in 2 of the linked recipes.
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Used with pineau des charentes in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore AppleBanana liqueur
Used with pineau des charentes in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore Banana liqueurChamomile-Infused Apple Brandy
Used with pineau des charentes in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with pineau des charentes in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore CognacDry curaçao
Used with pineau des charentes in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Pineau des Charentes cocktail questions
Which cocktails use pineau des charentes?
Charente-16, Simon's Sidecar, and Gun Club Toddy use pineau des charentes. Charente-16 lists 22.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much pineau des charentes do I need for a cocktail?
Charente-16 lists 22.5 ml for 1 serving; Simon's Sidecar lists 15 ml for 1 serving; Gun Club Toddy lists 30 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 Charente-16?
Alongside pineau des charentes, the required ingredients for Charente-16 are 45 ml tequila blanco, 15 ml dry curaçao, and 7.5 ml banana liqueur. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is pineau des charentes required or optional?
Pineau des Charentes is required in 3 of the 3 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 2638-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.
- Charente-16: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B038
- Simon's Sidecar: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B130
- Gun Club Toddy: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B093
- Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Pineau des Charentes image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.