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Built · 1 serving

H.D.

A balanced built cocktail combining whiskey, irish cream, coffee.

Short answer

H.D. is a built cocktail made with whiskey and whisky, irish cream liqueur, and coffee. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

H.D. 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
H.D. ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Whiskey and whisky40 ml4 cl1.4 oz1 part
Irish Cream Liqueur80 ml8 cl2.7 oz2 parts
Coffee180 ml18 cl6.1 oz4.5 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make H.D.

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure whiskey, irish cream, coffee accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Preheat a large heat-safe handled glass, add the whisky and Irish cream, pour in the freshly brewed hot coffee gradually while stirring until completely uniform, and serve warm without garnish.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does H.D. taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

H.D. questions

What is in a H.D.?

Kokto’s build uses whiskey and whisky, irish cream liqueur, and coffee.

How long does a H.D. take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a H.D. prepared?

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

Is a H.D. 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 B049https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=16262 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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