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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Maple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Gentian aperitif | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Absinthe | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Thyme | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Small thyme sprig
Method
How to make Charbonneau Way
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe, rinse its interior lightly with absinthe, and discard every visible excess drop.
- 02
Measure the rye, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and gentian aperitif into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and fully integrated.
- 04
Fine-strain into the prepared coupe, leaving all ice and citrus fragments behind.
- 05
Check that the maple syrup is fully dissolved and the surface is clean.
- 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.
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






