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Stirred · 1 serving

Conference

A spirit-forward old-fashioned variation blending rye, bourbon, apple brandy, and cognac with demerara and two bitters.

Short answer

Conference is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, bourbon, apple brandy, cognac, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, and mole bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Conference 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
Conference ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Bourbon15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Apple brandy15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Cognac15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Demerara syrup1 teaspoon———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Mole bitters1 dash———

Garnish: One short lemon twist and one short orange twist

Method

How to make Conference

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short lemon twist plus one short orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts rye, bourbon, apple brandy, and cognac into a mixing glass, then add the demerara syrup and both bitters.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with plenty of solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 25–30 seconds until the blend is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the single large cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Express both compact twists over the surface, arrange them together at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Conference taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Conference questions

What is in a Conference?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bourbon, apple brandy, cognac, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, and mole bitters.

How long does a Conference take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Conference prepared?

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

Is a Conference 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 B073https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/conference-51254530 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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