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Built · 1 serving

Black Rose

Dale DeGroff's bourbon old-fashioned variation accented with grenadine, Peychaud's bitters, and lemon oils.

Short answer

Black Rose is a built cocktail made with bourbon, grenadine, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Rose 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
Black Rose ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Grenadine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Black Rose

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Place the large cube in the chilled glass and add the measured grenadine and Peychaud's bitters.

  3. 03

    Pour the bourbon over the cube without splashing the rim.

  4. 04

    Stir in the glass until the grenadine is fully dispersed and the drink is cold.

  5. 05

    Check that the liquid has an even amber-red tint and that the cube remains clean and intact.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils over the drink, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Black Rose taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Black Rose questions

What is in a Black Rose?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, grenadine, and new orleans aromatic bitters.

How long does a Black Rose take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Black Rose prepared?

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

Is a Black Rose 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 B078https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe-black-rose/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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