1 serving
Grandfather 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 | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Applejack | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Grandfather
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One cocktail cherry, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure bourbon, applejack, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, new orleans aromatic bitters, cocktail cherry accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe, combine equal measures of bourbon, applejack, and sweet vermouth with one dash each of aromatic and Peychaud's bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until cold and diluted, fine-strain into the coupe, add exactly one dark cocktail cherry, and serve.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Grandfather 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
Grandfather questions
What is in a Grandfather?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, applejack, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, new orleans aromatic bitters, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Grandfather 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 Grandfather 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 Grandfather 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 B057https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=176 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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