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Stirred · 1 serving

Ballroom

J. E. Clapham's blended-Scotch nightcap with coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters, and measured dilution.

Short answer

Ballroom is a stirred cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, coffee liqueur, still water, chocolate bitters, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ballroom 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
Ballroom ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Coffee Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Still Water7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Chocolate Bitters2 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Ballroom

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and reserve exactly one small cocktail cherry for the finish.

  2. 02

    Measure the blended Scotch, coffee liqueur, chilled water, and chocolate bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and correctly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all ice in the mixing glass.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one small cherry and serve without citrus, chocolate, or coffee-bean garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Ballroom taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Ballroom questions

What is in a Ballroom?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, coffee liqueur, still water, chocolate bitters, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Ballroom 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 Ballroom 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 Ballroom 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4969/ballroom · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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