Author: Ryan Sutherland
Created: 2025-08-09
Version: 1.0
License: CC BY-NC 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International)
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The Dry Cipher is a modern rum highball with a covert edge — a layered combination of good aged rum, dry vermouth, Coke Zero, and two-tier bitters. Balanced, aromatic, and dangerously smooth, it’s designed for repeatable precision and an unmistakable profile.
| Ingredient | Metric / Grams | ml / oz | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coke Zero | 355 g | 355 ml / 12.0 fl oz | 1 full can |
| Aged Rum | 20–100 g | ~25–125 ml / 0.85–4.2 fl oz | Adjust to taste (mission parameters) |
| Dry Vermouth | 5 g | 5 ml / 0.17 fl oz | ≈ ½ cap |
| Orange Bitters | 4 g | ~4 dashes | — |
| Aromatic Bitters | 1 g | ~1 dash | — |
| Ice | — | — | As needed |
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add rum, vermouth, and both bitters.
- Top with Coke Zero.
- Stir gently.
- Serve without garnish — let the flavor speak.
- “Dry” references the vermouth’s crispness.
- “Cipher” reflects the layered complexity and coded flavor profile.
- Recipe documented and timestamped on GitHub for provenance.
- This specification is the official v1.0 release.
Import-ready files for POS, automated bartender systems, and cocktail databases are available in the /formats/ folder:
- JSON — For APIs and modern bar inventory systems
- CSV — For legacy POS systems and spreadsheet management
- XML — For automated bartender machines using XML-based recipes
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