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Built · 1 serving

Buddy's Favorite

A balanced built cocktail combining bourbon, water.

Short answer

Buddy's Favorite is a built cocktail made with bourbon and still water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Buddy's Favorite 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
Buddy's Favorite ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Still Water180 ml18 cl6.1 oz4 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Buddy's Favorite

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, water accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Use a clean chilled highball without ice. Pour in the bourbon and measured cold water, stir gently until completely integrated, verify that nothing is added to the rim, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Buddy's Favorite taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Buddy's Favorite questions

What is in a Buddy's Favorite?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon and still water.

How long does a Buddy's Favorite 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 Buddy's Favorite prepared?

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

Is a Buddy's Favorite 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 B068https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=169 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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