1 serving
Contraband Picnic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manzanilla sherry | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Bourbon | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 5 parts |
 Grapefruit Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Watermelon juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Fresh watermelon piece
Method
How to make Contraband Picnic
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the highball thoroughly and prepare the Fresh watermelon piece before mixing.
- 02
Measure manzanilla sherry, bourbon, grapefruit juice, watermelon juice, lime juice, simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously with ice, double-strain into the chilled highball glass over fresh ice, then garnish with watermelon.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled highball so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Fresh watermelon piece and serve immediately while very cold.
Tasting profile
What does Contraband Picnic taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Contraband Picnic questions
What is in a Contraband Picnic?
Kokto’s build uses manzanilla sherry, bourbon, grapefruit juice, watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
How long does a Contraband Picnic 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 Contraband Picnic 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 Contraband Picnic 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 B017https://punchdrink.com/recipes/contraband-picnic/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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