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Shaken · 1 serving

Lady Jane

Susanna McMahon's rye cocktail joining dry curacao, Cognac, Benedictine, lemon, and a trace of absinthe.

Short answer

Lady Jane is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry curaçao, cognac, bénédictine, lemon juice, absinthe, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Lady Jane 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
Lady Jane ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz3 parts
Dry curaçao25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2 parts
Cognac12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Bénédictine12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Lemon Juice12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Lady Jane

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, dry curacao, Cognac, Benedictine, fresh lemon juice, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Lady Jane 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Lady Jane questions

What is in a Lady Jane?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, dry curaçao, cognac, bénédictine, lemon juice, absinthe, and orange.

How long does a Lady Jane 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 Lady Jane 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 Lady Jane 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/9976/lady-jane · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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