At a glance
Start with Especie
Especie takes about 5 minutes and lists 15 ml of water and ice.
A white-rum aperitif with falernum spice, aromatic bitters, and measured water for balanced dilution.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).
Make EspecieMeasurements and preparation
How much water and ice should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
Especie
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresBlue Blazer
For 1 serving · Built · 8 minutes
Full recipe and measuresBay Leaf Martini
For 1 serving · Stirred · 10 minutes
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9 cocktails using Water and ice
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10 ml · optional · ShakenBalalaika
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11 ml · StirredBay Leaf Martini
10 min · View recipe →
10 ml · optional · ShakenBikini Martini
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · optional · StirredBlack Jack
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60 ml · BuiltBlue Blazer
8 min · View recipe →
50 ml · BuiltBuster's Stout Punch
12 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenEspecie
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7.5 ml · optional · ShakenLatest Word
5 min · View recipe →
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What to mix with water and ice
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Lemon Juice
Used with water and ice in 2 of the linked recipes.
Explore Lemon JuiceLime
Used with water and ice in 2 of the linked recipes.
Explore LimeAromatic bitters
Used with water and ice in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with water and ice in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with water and ice in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore Blanc VermouthBlue curacao
Used with water and ice in 1 of the linked recipe.
Explore Blue curacaoQuick answers
Water and ice cocktail questions
Which cocktails use water and ice?
Especie, Blue Blazer, and Bay Leaf Martini use water and ice. Especie lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 9 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much water and ice do I need for a cocktail?
Especie lists 15 ml for 1 serving; Blue Blazer lists 60 ml for 1 serving; Bay Leaf Martini lists 11 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 Especie?
Alongside water and ice, the required ingredients for Especie are 50 ml white rum, 20 ml falernum, 2 dash aromatic bitters, and 1 piece lime. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is water and ice required or optional?
Water and ice is required in 4 of the 9 linked recipes and optional in 5. Optional entries are labeled on the recipe cards; check the preparation note to see their role in that drink.
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.
- Especie: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B134
- Blue Blazer: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B212
- Bay Leaf Martini: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B209
- Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Water and ice image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.