1 serving
Kentucky Colonel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bourbon | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
 Bénédictine | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One compact lemon twist
Method
How to make Kentucky Colonel
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the One compact lemon twist, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure bourbon, benedictine, lemon 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
Add the bourbon and herbal liqueur to a shaker filled with solid ice, shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into a thoroughly chilled cocktail glass, express the oils from one short narrow lemon peel over the surface, and retain it neatly at the rim.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One compact lemon twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Kentucky Colonel 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
Kentucky Colonel questions
What is in a Kentucky Colonel?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, bénédictine, and lemon.
How long does a Kentucky Colonel 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 Kentucky Colonel prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Kentucky Colonel 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 B050https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=11604 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved