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Shaken · 1 serving

19th Century

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, creme de cacao, lemon juice.

Short answer

19th Century is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, crème de cacao, lemon juice, and quinquina. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

19th Century ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
19th Century ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Crème de cacao22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Quinquina22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make 19th Century

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly; the finished cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, white creme de cacao, lemon juice, and red quinquina into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe to remove ice chips and fine citrus pulp.

  5. 05

    Allow the drink to settle briefly and confirm that the surface is clean and even.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without adding chocolate, cocoa, citrus, or any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does 19th Century taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

19th Century questions

What is in a 19th Century?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, crème de cacao, lemon juice, and quinquina.

How long does a 19th Century take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a 19th Century prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a 19th Century alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B033https://punchdrink.com/recipes/19th-century/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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