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Shaken · 1 serving

Chesapeake Junction

A balanced shaken cocktail combining apple brandy, grapefruit juice, grapefruit liqueur.

Short answer

Chesapeake Junction is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, grapefruit juice, grapefruit liqueur, absinthe, simple syrup, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters. 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

Chesapeake Junction 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
Chesapeake Junction ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Grapefruit Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Grapefruit liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Absinthe7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Grapefruit bitters3 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Chesapeake Junction

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly; this cocktail is served without garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the apple brandy, grapefruit juice, grapefruit liqueur, absinthe, simple syrup, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Check that the rim and surface are clean, then serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Chesapeake Junction 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

Chesapeake Junction questions

What is in a Chesapeake Junction?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, grapefruit juice, grapefruit liqueur, absinthe, simple syrup, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters.

How long does a Chesapeake Junction 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 Chesapeake Junction 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 Chesapeake Junction 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 B035https://punchdrink.com/recipes/chesapeake-junction/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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