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Stirred · 1 serving

Folk Hero

Jake Powell's apple-brandy and rye Old-Fashioned with aquavit, orange amaro, Benedictine, honey, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Folk Hero is a stirred cocktail made with apple brandy, rye whiskey, aquavit, orange amaro, bénédictine, honey syrup, aromatic bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Folk Hero 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
Folk Hero ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Rye Whiskey22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Aquavit5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange amaro5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Bénédictine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Honey Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Folk Hero

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the apple brandy, rye whiskey, aquavit, orange amaro, Benedictine, and honey syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add one dash of aromatic bitters, fill the mixing glass with solid ice, and ready a bar spoon.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon twist over the surface, set that same compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Folk Hero taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Folk Hero questions

What is in a Folk Hero?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, rye whiskey, aquavit, orange amaro, bénédictine, honey syrup, aromatic bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Folk Hero take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Folk Hero 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 Folk Hero 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 B088https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/folk-hero · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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