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Stirred · 1 serving

Glen Canyon

A balanced stirred cocktail combining rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, spiced simple syrup.

Short answer

Glen Canyon is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, spiced simple syrup, and absinthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Glen Canyon 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
Glen Canyon ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Cherry liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Spiced simple syrup1 teaspoon———
Absinthe1 teaspoon———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Glen Canyon

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, spiced simple syrup, and absinthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the cocktail is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every ice fragment behind.

  6. 06

    Check that the surface is clear and serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Glen Canyon 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Glen Canyon questions

What is in a Glen Canyon?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, spiced simple syrup, and absinthe.

How long does a Glen Canyon 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 Glen Canyon prepared?

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

Is a Glen Canyon 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 B041https://mixology.tools/api/v1/recipe/10 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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