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Built · 1 serving

Borrowed Time

A balanced built cocktail combining bourbon, dark rum, sorghum syrup.

Short answer

Borrowed Time is a built cocktail made with bourbon, dark rum, sorghum syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Borrowed Time ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Dark Rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Sorghum syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Orange Bitters2 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.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Round lemon peel expressed and dropped into the glass.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, dark rum, sorghum syrup, aromatic bitters, orange bitters accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Build in the chilled rocks glass, stir briefly, add a couple of fresh ice cubes, then stir again until chilled.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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

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