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Shaken · 1 serving

Grand Stand

A split-base cognac and London dry gin sour rounded by maraschino liqueur and rich syrup.

Short answer

Grand Stand is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and maraschino cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Grand Stand ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
London dry ginSource specifies this bottle: Hayman's London Dry Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Maraschino LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Maraschino CherrySource specifies this bottle: Luxardo Maraschino Cherry1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and place exactly one small dark maraschino cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the pale gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains free of ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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