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Shaken · 1 serving

Fancy Whiskey

A balanced shaken cocktail combining whiskey, aromatic bitters, triple sec.

Short answer

Fancy Whiskey is a shaken cocktail made with whiskey and whisky, aromatic bitters, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon. 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

Fancy Whiskey 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
Fancy Whiskey ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Whiskey and whisky60 ml6 cl2 oz48 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Triple Sec1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Simple Syrup1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Fancy Whiskey

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short compact lemon twist, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure whiskey, aromatic bitters, triple sec, simple syrup, lemon 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

    Pre-chill a coupe. Add the whiskey, one dash of aromatic bitters, triple sec, and simple syrup to a shaker with solid ice. Shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express the oils from exactly one short strip of lemon peel over the surface, and retain it as a compact twist at the rim.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One short compact lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Fancy Whiskey 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Fancy Whiskey questions

What is in a Fancy Whiskey?

Kokto’s build uses whiskey and whisky, aromatic bitters, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon.

How long does a Fancy Whiskey 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 Fancy Whiskey 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 Fancy Whiskey 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 B066https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=193 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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