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Muddled · 1 serving

Dusty Trails

A balanced muddled cocktail combining rye whiskey, strawberry, ginger syrup.

Short answer

Dusty Trails is a muddled cocktail made with rye whiskey, strawberry, ginger syrup, honey, lime juice, rhubarb bitters, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dusty Trails 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
Dusty Trails ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Strawberry2 piece———
Ginger syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Honey7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Rhubarb bitters2 dash———
Soda Water90 ml9 cl3 oz12 parts

Garnish: Single small basil leaf

Method

How to make Dusty Trails

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a large rocks glass, prepare fresh clear ice, halve two ripe strawberries, and reserve one small basil leaf.

  2. 02

    Muddle the strawberry halves gently with the honey and ginger syrup in the base of a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add the rye whiskey, fresh lime juice, rhubarb bitters, and ice, then shake hard for 10–15 seconds.

  4. 04

    Double-strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh ice so seeds and fruit pulp remain behind.

  5. 05

    Top with chilled soda water and place the single small basil leaf naturally at the rim.

  6. 06

    Check the rim and exterior are clean, keep the garnish restrained, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Dusty Trails taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Dusty Trails questions

What is in a Dusty Trails?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, strawberry, ginger syrup, honey, lime juice, rhubarb bitters, and soda water.

How long does a Dusty Trails 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 Dusty Trails prepared?

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

Is a Dusty Trails 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 B031https://punchdrink.com/recipes/dusty-trails/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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