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Shaken · 1 serving

Bossa Nova #1

A balanced shaken cocktail combining white rum, apple cider, apricot liqueur.

Short answer

Bossa Nova #1 is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, apple cider, apricot liqueur, vanilla herbal liqueur, lime juice, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bossa Nova #1 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
Bossa Nova #1 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Apple Cider60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Apricot liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Vanilla herbal liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Small lime wheel

Method

How to make Bossa Nova #1

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a Collins glass, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one small thin lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the lightly aged rum, cloudy apple cider, apricot liqueur, vanilla-herbal liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice, leaving safe space below the rim.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice without carrying across spent shaker ice.

  6. 06

    Attach the small lime wheel neatly to the rim, add no other garnish, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Bossa Nova #1 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bossa Nova #1 questions

What is in a Bossa Nova #1?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, apple cider, apricot liqueur, vanilla herbal liqueur, lime juice, and lime.

How long does a Bossa Nova #1 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 Bossa Nova #1 prepared?

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

Is a Bossa Nova #1 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 B036https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/293/bossa-nova-1 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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