1 serving
Jitterbug Sour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Egg White | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One compact lemon twist and one restrained aromatic-bitters dash on the foam
Method
How to make Jitterbug Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One compact lemon twist and one restrained aromatic-bitters dash on the foam, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure rye whiskey, benedictine, lemon juice, honey syrup, egg white, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe. Dry-shake the rye whiskey, Bénédictine, lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white for 10 seconds. Add solid ice and shake again for 10–15 seconds, fine-strain into the coupe, let the compact foam settle, place one restrained dash of aromatic bitters on it, then add one short compact lemon twist.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One compact lemon twist and one restrained aromatic-bitters dash on the foam and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Jitterbug Sour 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.
Quick answers
Jitterbug Sour questions
What is in a Jitterbug Sour?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bénédictine, lemon juice, honey syrup, egg white, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Jitterbug Sour 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 Jitterbug Sour 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 Jitterbug Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=31 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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