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Shaken · 1 serving

Bosun Bird

J. E. Clapham's funky Jamaican-rum Last Word variation with green herbal liqueur, triple sec, maraschino, and lime.

Short answer

Bosun Bird is a shaken cocktail made with jamaican rum, green chartreuse, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bosun Bird 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
Bosun Bird ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Green Chartreuse15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one cocktail cherry on one short plain metal pick

Method

How to make Bosun Bird

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and place exactly one cocktail cherry on one short plain metal pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the Jamaican rum, green herbal liqueur, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10 to 15 seconds until the citrus and liqueurs are fully integrated and cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no broken ice enters the finished drink.

  6. 06

    Rest the single skewered cherry neatly at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bosun Bird taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bosun Bird questions

What is in a Bosun Bird?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, green chartreuse, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Bosun Bird 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 Bosun Bird 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 Bosun Bird 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 B132https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/16594/bosun-bird · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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