1 serving
Hungry Ghost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absinthe | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 3 parts |
Japanese whisky | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 12 parts |
Apple brandy | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 9 parts |
Single malt Scotch whisky | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 3 parts |
Honey Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 2 parts |
Genepy | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Expressed lemon twist, discarded
Method
How to make Hungry Ghost
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a small rocks glass and cut one short lemon twist for expressing only.
- 02
Add the absinthe to the chilled glass, rotate it to coat the interior, then discard all excess.
- 03
Measure the Japanese whisky, apple brandy, peated single malt, honey syrup, genepy, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 04
Fill with solid ice and stir steadily until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the absinthe-rinsed rocks glass without adding ice.
- 06
Express the lemon oils over the drink, discard the peel, and serve with a completely bare surface.
Tasting profile
What does Hungry Ghost 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
Hungry Ghost questions
What is in a Hungry Ghost?
Kokto’s build uses absinthe, japanese whisky, apple brandy, single malt scotch whisky, honey syrup, genepy, and orange bitters.
How long does a Hungry Ghost take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Hungry Ghost prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Hungry Ghost 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 B082https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/hungry-ghost · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







