At a glance
Start with Christmas Special No. 2
Christmas Special No. 2 takes about 6 minutes and lists 1 piece of redcurrant.
Simon Difford's cognac-led after-dinner sipper with Pedro Ximenez sherry, orange aperitif wine, and mandarin liqueur.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Make Christmas Special No. 2Measurements and preparation
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Christmas Special No. 2
For 1 serving · Stirred · 6 minutes
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What to mix with redcurrant
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Cognac
Used with redcurrant in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with redcurrant in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with redcurrant in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore OrangeOrange Aperitif Wine
Used with redcurrant in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore Orange Aperitif WinePedro Ximénez sherry
Used with redcurrant in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Redcurrant cocktail questions
Which cocktails use redcurrant?
Christmas Special No. 2 uses redcurrant. Christmas Special No. 2 lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much redcurrant do I need for a cocktail?
Christmas Special No. 2 lists 1 piece 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 Christmas Special No. 2?
Alongside redcurrant, the required ingredients for Christmas Special No. 2 are 60 ml cognac, 15 ml pedro ximénez sherry, 15 ml orange aperitif wine, 10 ml mandarin liqueur, and 1 piece orange. Its stirred preparation takes about 6 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is redcurrant required or optional?
Redcurrant is required in 1 of the 1 linked recipe. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
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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.
- Christmas Special No. 2: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B110
- Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Redcurrant image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.

