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Built · 1 serving

Damned if you do

A balanced built cocktail combining whiskey, cinnamon liqueur.

Short answer

Damned if you do is a built cocktail made with whiskey and whisky and cinnamon liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Damned if you do 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
Damned if you do ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Whiskey and whisky22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cinnamon liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Damned if you do

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Set out one clean one-ounce shot glass; no ice or garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure the whiskey and cinnamon liqueur separately.

  3. 03

    Pour the whiskey into the empty shot glass.

  4. 04

    Add the cinnamon liqueur carefully to reach a neat fill level.

  5. 05

    Stir very briefly to combine, then remove the spoon and wipe away any drips.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish or flame.

Tasting profile

What does Damned if you do taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Damned if you do questions

What is in a Damned if you do?

Kokto’s build uses whiskey and whisky and cinnamon liqueur.

How long does a Damned if you do take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Damned if you do prepared?

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

Is a Damned if you do 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 B044https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=13194 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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