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Shaken · 1 serving

Larchmont

David A. Embury's 1948 white-rum sour balancing orange-cognac liqueur, fresh lime, and rich syrup.

Short answer

Larchmont is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, orange cognac liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, 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

Larchmont 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
Larchmont ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Orange Cognac Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Still Water (optional)10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make Larchmont

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 white rum, orange-cognac liqueur, fresh lime juice, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add the chilled water only when the ice is unusually dry, then fill the shaker with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 06

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

Tasting profile

What does Larchmont taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Larchmont questions

What is in a Larchmont?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, orange cognac liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and orange, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Larchmont 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 Larchmont 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 Larchmont 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 B117https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2185/larchmont · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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