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Stirred · 1 serving

Hybrid Theory

Alexander Ali's bourbon Old-Fashioned with aged plum eau-de-vie, ginger shochu, fernet, and macadamia orgeat.

Short answer

Hybrid Theory is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, plum eau-de-vie, shochu, fernet, and macadamia orgeat. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Hybrid Theory 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
Hybrid Theory ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz7.5 parts
Plum Eau-de-Vie15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Shochu7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Fernet5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Macadamia Orgeat5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Hybrid Theory

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and confirm that no garnish is prepared.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, aged plum eau-de-vie, ginger shochu, fernet, and macadamia orgeat into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the nutty plum-accented drink is very cold and diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Check that the rim and surface remain completely undecorated, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Hybrid Theory taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Hybrid Theory questions

What is in a Hybrid Theory?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, plum eau-de-vie, shochu, fernet, and macadamia orgeat.

How long does a Hybrid Theory take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Hybrid Theory 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 Hybrid Theory 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 B091https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/hybrid-theory · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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