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Shaken · 1 serving

Boomerang

A generous bourbon cocktail with dry and sweet vermouth, lemon, maraschino, rich syrup, and bitters.

Short answer

Boomerang is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, maraschino liqueur, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Boomerang 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
Boomerang ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: One cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Boomerang

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly and prepare the One cocktail cherry before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, maraschino liqueur, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters 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 vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One cocktail cherry and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Boomerang taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Boomerang questions

What is in a Boomerang?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, maraschino liqueur, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Boomerang 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 Boomerang prepared?

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

Is a Boomerang 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 B004https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/289/boomerang · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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