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Built · 1 serving

Cold Fashioned

A balanced built cocktail combining bourbon, water, aged rum.

Short answer

Cold Fashioned is a built cocktail made with bourbon, still water, aged rum, brandy, demerara syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cold Fashioned 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
Cold Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Still Water22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Aged Rum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Brandy7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Demerara syrup1 teaspoon———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Orange zest

Method

How to make Cold Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Combine the measured bourbons, aged rum, brandy, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, and water in a sealed bottle.

  2. 02

    Mix thoroughly, label the batch, and chill it in the freezer until very cold but still pourable.

  3. 03

    Freeze a highball glass and prepare one large clear ice column or cube that fits safely inside.

  4. 04

    Place the ice in the frozen glass and pour one measured serving of the cold batch over it.

  5. 05

    Express a short orange zest over the drink.

  6. 06

    Place the zest securely at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Cold Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Cold Fashioned questions

What is in a Cold Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, still water, aged rum, brandy, demerara syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Cold Fashioned 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 Cold Fashioned prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Cold Fashioned 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 B026https://punchdrink.com/recipes/cold-fashioned/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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