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Shaken · 1 serving

Charbonneau Way

A balanced shaken cocktail combining rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice.

Short answer

Charbonneau Way is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice, gentian aperitif, absinthe, and thyme. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Charbonneau Way 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
Charbonneau Way ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Maple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Gentian aperitif7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Thyme1 piece———

Garnish: Small thyme sprig

Method

How to make Charbonneau Way

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, rinse its interior lightly with absinthe, and discard every visible excess drop.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and gentian aperitif into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and fully integrated.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the prepared coupe, leaving all ice and citrus fragments behind.

  5. 05

    Check that the maple syrup is fully dissolved and the surface is clean.

  6. 06

    Add one small restrained thyme sprig at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Charbonneau Way 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Charbonneau Way questions

What is in a Charbonneau Way?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice, gentian aperitif, absinthe, and thyme.

How long does a Charbonneau Way 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 Charbonneau Way 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 Charbonneau Way 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 B034https://punchdrink.com/recipes/charbonneau-way/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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