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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Bourbon | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Apple brandy | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Cognac | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Demerara syrup | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Mole bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist and one short orange twist
Method
How to make Conference
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short lemon twist plus one short orange twist.
- 02
Measure equal parts rye, bourbon, apple brandy, and cognac into a mixing glass, then add the demerara syrup and both bitters.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with plenty of solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 25–30 seconds until the blend is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Place the single large cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail cleanly over it.
- 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.
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







