1 serving
Grand Stand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognac | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
London dry ginSource specifies this bottle: Hayman's London Dry Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Maraschino LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Maraschino CherrySource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dark maraschino cherry on one short plain pick
Method
How to make Grand Stand
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and place exactly one small dark maraschino cherry on a short plain pick.
- 02
Measure 30 ml cognac, 30 ml London dry gin, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, 15 ml fresh lime juice, and 5 ml rich syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the pale gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains free of ice fragments.
- 06
Rest the single skewered cherry neatly at the rim and serve without citrus or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Grand Stand taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (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
Grand Stand questions
What is in a Grand Stand?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and maraschino cherry.
How long does a Grand Stand 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 Grand Stand prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Grand Stand 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 B170https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38414/grand-stand · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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