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Shaken · 1 serving

Colonel T

A balanced shaken cocktail combining pineapple juice, bourbon, apricot liqueur.

Short answer

Colonel T is a shaken cocktail made with pineapple juice, bourbon, and apricot liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Colonel T 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
Colonel T ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pineapple Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz2.4 parts
Bourbon50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Apricot liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Pineapple wedge on the rim

Method

How to make Colonel T

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball thoroughly, prepare the Pineapple wedge on the rim, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure pineapple juice, bourbon, apricot liqueur accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into the chilled highball glass over fresh ice.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled highball so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Pineapple wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Colonel T taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Colonel T questions

What is in a Colonel T?

Kokto’s build uses pineapple juice, bourbon, and apricot liqueur.

How long does a Colonel T take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Colonel T prepared?

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

Is a Colonel T 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 B019https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/460/colonel-t · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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