1 serving
Gift Horse 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 | 52.5 ml | 5.3 cl | 1.8 oz | 21 parts |
Alpine amaro | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 2 parts |
Raspberry Liqueur | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 2 parts |
Overproof rum | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Demerara syrup | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist
Method
How to make Gift Horse
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a single old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin lemon twist.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, alpine amaro, raspberry liqueur, overproof rum, and demerara syrup into a mixing glass.
- 03
Add two dashes of New Orleans aromatic bitters and fill the mixing glass with solid ice.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube.
- 06
Express the lemon twist over the surface, place the same compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Gift Horse 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
Gift Horse questions
What is in a Gift Horse?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, alpine amaro, raspberry liqueur, overproof rum, demerara syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lemon.
How long does a Gift Horse take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Gift Horse 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 Gift Horse 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 B085https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/gift-horse-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







