The Modern's Kina Cocktail Recipe

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Updated August 30, 2018

The classic Kina Cocktail called for Kina Lillet, which no longer exists. Instead of the sweeter and less-bitter modern Lillet Blanc, this modern version calls for Cocchi Americano, which has Chinchona bark for bitterness. A dash of dry sherry complements that bitterness and adds nutty richness and a golden hue. At The Modern, they use Citadelle Gin in this cocktail: "It's a really botanical gin with a subtle, delicate juniper character," says wine director Ehren Ashkenazi. Dolin Blanc vermouth is slightly sweeter and richer in texture than Dolin Dry vermouth.

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Recipe Details

The Modern's Kina Cocktail Recipe

Prep 3 mins

Active 3 mins

Total 3 mins

Serves 1 serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces gin
1 1/2 ounces Dolin Blanc Vermouth
1 1/2 ounces Cocchi Americano
1 dash fino sherry
Garnish: Lemon twist

Directions

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add gin, vermouth, Cocchi Americano, and sherry. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with lemon twist, and serve.

Special equipment

Mixing glass, cocktail strainer

Gin

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
460	Calories
3g	Fat
93g	Carbs
9g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 27mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 93g	34%
Dietary Fiber 22g	79%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 428mg	2,142%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1344mg	29%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.