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Shaken · 1 serving

49th Parallel

Robert Wilson's Sidecar-like blend of cognac, rye, triple sec, blanc quinquina, lemon, rich syrup, and New Orleans aromatic bitters.

Short answer

49th Parallel is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, rye whiskey, triple sec, quinquina, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

49th Parallel 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
49th Parallel ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Rye Whiskey10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Triple Sec10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Quinquina10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Rich Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make 49th Parallel

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a small clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, rye whiskey, triple sec, blanc quinquina, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and New Orleans aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does 49th Parallel taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

49th Parallel questions

What is in a 49th Parallel?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, rye whiskey, triple sec, quinquina, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange.

How long does a 49th Parallel 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 49th Parallel prepared?

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

Is a 49th Parallel 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 B113https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3698/49th-parallel · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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