1 serving
Cider Cup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Sugar | 2 tablespoon | — | — | — |
 Still Water | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Orange curaçao | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Cognac | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Dry Cider | 473 ml | 47.3 cl | 16 oz | 31.5 parts |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Cider Cup
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one large Collins glass and the dry cider.
- 02
Add superfine white sugar and water to the glass, then stir until fully dissolved.
- 03
Add aromatic bitters, fresh lemon juice, orange curaçao, and Cognac.
- 04
Stir briefly to combine the concentrated base.
- 05
Slowly add the chilled dry cider to preserve carbonation.
- 06
Give one gentle lift with a bar spoon and serve without garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Cider Cup taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Cider Cup questions
What is in a Cider Cup?
Kokto’s build uses white sugar, still water, aromatic bitters, lemon juice, orange curaçao, cognac, and dry cider.
How long does a Cider Cup 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 Cider Cup prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Cider Cup 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 B225https://apnews.com/article/cider-cup-cocktail-recipe-barriere-85d9a691e056e42aa4d3682a0dd68e3b · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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