1 serving
Bywater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rum | 52.5 ml | 5.3 cl | 1.8 oz | 7 parts |
Amaro | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Green Chartreuse | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Falernum | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist
Method
How to make Bywater
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the nick and nora thoroughly, prepare the Cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure aged rum, amaro, green chartreuse, falernum, aromatic bitters, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled, then strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass; express an orange twist over the drink and discard it.
- 05
Strain into the chilled nick and nora, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with Cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Bywater taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Bywater questions
What is in a Bywater?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, amaro, green chartreuse, falernum, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.
How long does a Bywater 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 Bywater prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Bywater 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 B022https://punchdrink.com/recipes/bywater/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






