1 serving
Cooper Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Irish whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Single malt Scotch whisky | 0.5 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Garnish: Expressed lemon oil; peel discarded
Method
How to make Cooper Union
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a double rocks glass and cut one fresh lemon peel for expressing later.
- 02
Add the peated Scotch to the glass, rotate it to coat the inner wall, then discard the excess completely.
- 03
Measure the Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 04
Add solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the empty Scotch-rinsed glass without adding ice.
- 06
Express the lemon oils over the surface, discard the peel, and serve with no garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Cooper Union taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Cooper Union questions
What is in a Cooper Union?
Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, orange bitters, and single malt scotch whisky.
How long does a Cooper Union 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 Cooper Union 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 Cooper Union 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 B027https://mixology.tools/api/v1/recipe/23 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




