1 serving
Bourbon and Water 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 | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 1 part |
 Still Water | 120 ml | 12 cl | 4.1 oz | 2 parts |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist
Method
How to make Bourbon and Water
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One short lemon twist.
- 02
Measure bourbon, water, lemon accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.
- 04
Chill a rocks glass. Add the bourbon and cold water, add fresh clear cubed ice, stir gently until evenly chilled, express one short lemon peel over the drink, and retain it neatly as the only garnish.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Bourbon and Water 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.
Quick answers
Bourbon and Water questions
What is in a Bourbon and Water?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, still water, and lemon.
How long does a Bourbon and Water take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Bourbon and Water 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 Bourbon and Water alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B068https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=172 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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