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Shaken · 1 serving

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior

Gregg Jackson and Thor Messer's gin-and-rum tropical cocktail with pistachio orgeat, falernum, citrus, and passion fruit.

Short answer

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior is a shaken cocktail made with navy strength gin, rhum agricole blanc, falernum, jamaican rum, pistachio orgeat, lime juice, lemon juice, honey-passion-fruit syrup, aromatic bitters, cocktail cherry, and edible orchid. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassHurricane
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior 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
The Finer Points of Bad Behavior ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Navy strength gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Rhum agricole blanc22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Falernum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Jamaican rum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pistachio Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Honey-Passion-Fruit Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters3 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———
Edible Orchid1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one cocktail cherry and one small edible orchid

Method

How to make The Finer Points of Bad Behavior

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear hurricane glass and reserve exactly one cocktail cherry and one small edible orchid.

  2. 02

    Measure both rums, gin, falernum, pistachio orgeat, both citrus juices, honey-passion fruit syrup, and bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add a generous scoop of crushed ice and seal the shaker.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until the outside frosts and the drink is thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Strain into the hurricane glass and cap neatly with fresh crushed ice below the rim.

  6. 06

    Add exactly the single cherry and single orchid as a compact garnish and serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Finer Points of Bad Behavior taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

The Finer Points of Bad Behavior questions

What is in a The Finer Points of Bad Behavior?

Kokto’s build uses navy strength gin, rhum agricole blanc, falernum, jamaican rum, pistachio orgeat, lime juice, lemon juice, honey-passion-fruit syrup, aromatic bitters, cocktail cherry, and edible orchid.

How long does a The Finer Points of Bad Behavior take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a The Finer Points of Bad Behavior prepared?

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

Is a The Finer Points of Bad Behavior 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 B107https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/the-finer-points-of-bad-behavior/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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