1 serving
Gentleman's Cocktail 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 | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
 Brandy | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Crème de menthe | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Soda Water | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist
Method
How to make Gentleman's Cocktail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One short lemon twist.
- 02
Measure bourbon, brandy, creme de menthe, soda water, lemon accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.
- 04
Chill a highball and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice, add the bourbon, brandy, and clear crème de menthe, top slowly with cold soda water, stir once gently from the bottom, express one short lemon peel over the drink, and retain it neatly at the rim.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Gentleman's Cocktail 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.
Quick answers
Gentleman's Cocktail questions
What is in a Gentleman's Cocktail?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, brandy, crème de menthe, soda water, and lemon.
How long does a Gentleman's Cocktail 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 Gentleman's Cocktail prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Gentleman's Cocktail 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 B054https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=166 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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