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Shaken · 1 serving

Bonnie Prince Charlie

A balanced shaken cocktail combining cognac, drambuie, lime juice.

Short answer

Bonnie Prince Charlie is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, herbal liqueur, lime juice, and saline solution. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bonnie Prince Charlie 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
Bonnie Prince Charlie ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac40 ml4 cl1.4 oz5.3 parts
Herbal liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Saline Solution3 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bonnie Prince Charlie

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, drambuie, lime juice, saline solution accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Bonnie Prince Charlie taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bonnie Prince Charlie questions

What is in a Bonnie Prince Charlie?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, herbal liqueur, lime juice, and saline solution.

How long does a Bonnie Prince Charlie 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 Bonnie Prince Charlie 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 Bonnie Prince Charlie 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 B007https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/559/bonnie-prince-charlie · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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