1 serving
Borrowed Time ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
Dark Rum | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Sorghum syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Round lemon peel expressed and dropped into the glass
Method
How to make Borrowed Time
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Round lemon peel expressed and dropped into the glass.
- 02
Measure bourbon, dark rum, sorghum syrup, aromatic bitters, orange bitters accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.
- 04
Build in the chilled rocks glass, stir briefly, add a couple of fresh ice cubes, then stir again until chilled.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with Round lemon peel expressed and dropped into the glass and serve immediately while fresh.
Tasting profile
What does Borrowed Time taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Borrowed Time questions
What is in a Borrowed Time?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, dark rum, sorghum syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.
How long does a Borrowed Time 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 Borrowed Time 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 Borrowed Time 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 B018https://punchdrink.com/recipes/borrowed-time/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





