1 serving
American Royal Zephyr ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bourbon | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Rosé aperitif wine | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 4 dash | — | — | — |
 Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Sparkling wine | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 3 parts |
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Method
How to make American Royal Zephyr
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the Maraschino cherry, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure bourbon, rose aperitif wine, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, sparkling wine accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir all ingredients except the sparkling wine with ice until chilled, strain into the chilled coupe, then top with sparkling wine.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with Maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does American Royal Zephyr taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
American Royal Zephyr questions
What is in a American Royal Zephyr?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, rosé aperitif wine, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, and sparkling wine.
How long does a American Royal Zephyr 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 American Royal Zephyr prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a American Royal Zephyr 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 B022https://punchdrink.com/recipes/american-royal-zephyr/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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