1 serving
Fancy Free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
 Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Expressed orange twist
Method
How to make Fancy Free
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks thoroughly and prepare the Expressed orange twist before mixing.
- 02
Measure bourbon, maraschino liqueur, aromatic bitters, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with Expressed orange twist and serve immediately at its coldest.
Tasting profile
What does Fancy Free 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
Fancy Free questions
What is in a Fancy Free?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, maraschino liqueur, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.
How long does a Fancy Free 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 Fancy Free 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 Fancy Free 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 B004https://punchdrink.com/recipes/fancy-free/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved