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Shaken · 1 serving

Cunningham

A balanced shaken cocktail combining blended scotch, benedictine, cherry liqueur.

Short answer

Cunningham is a shaken cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, bénédictine, cherry liqueur, blood orange juice, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cunningham 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
Cunningham ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz3.5 parts
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Cherry liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Blood orange juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Maraschino cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist

Method

How to make Cunningham

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the Maraschino cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, benedictine, cherry liqueur, blood orange juice, lemon juice 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 until very cold, then fine-strain into the chilled coupe; express an orange twist over the drink and discard it.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with Maraschino cherry after expressing and discarding an orange twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Cunningham 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cunningham questions

What is in a Cunningham?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, bénédictine, cherry liqueur, blood orange juice, and lemon juice.

How long does a Cunningham 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 Cunningham prepared?

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

Is a Cunningham 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 B021https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2363/cunningham · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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