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Shaken · 1 serving

Billionaire

Dushan Zaric and Jason Kosmas's powerful whiskey sour combining rye, bourbon, lemon, grenadine, absinthe, bitters, and mint.

Short answer

Billionaire is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, bourbon, lemon juice, grenadine, rich simple syrup, absinthe, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, mint, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Billionaire 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
Billionaire ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Bourbon20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Grenadine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Absinthe5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Mint2 leaf———
Lemon1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin dehydrated lemon wheel

Method

How to make Billionaire

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and prepare exactly one small thin dehydrated lemon wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye, bourbon, fresh lemon juice, grenadine, rich syrup, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add two dashes of Creole-style bitters, one dash of aromatic bitters, and exactly two fresh mint leaves.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake hard until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no mint fragments or ice chips enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Float exactly one restrained dehydrated lemon wheel flat on the surface and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Billionaire 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Billionaire questions

What is in a Billionaire?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bourbon, lemon juice, grenadine, rich simple syrup, absinthe, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, mint, and lemon.

How long does a Billionaire take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Billionaire 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 Billionaire 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17188/billionaire · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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