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Shaken · 1 serving

James Joyce

A balanced shaken cocktail combining irish whiskey, triple sec, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

James Joyce is a shaken cocktail made with irish whiskey, triple sec, sweet vermouth, and lime juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

James Joyce 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
James Joyce ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Skewered maraschino cherry

Method

How to make James Joyce

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Skewered maraschino cherry before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure irish whiskey, triple sec, sweet vermouth, lime juice accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Skewered maraschino cherry and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does James Joyce taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

James Joyce questions

What is in a James Joyce?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, triple sec, sweet vermouth, and lime juice.

How long does a James Joyce 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 James Joyce 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 James Joyce 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 B017https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1053/james-joyce · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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