1 serving
Left Hand 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 | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Red bitter aperitif | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Mole bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small brandied cherry
Method
How to make Left Hand
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and prepare exactly one small brandied cherry with excess syrup drained away.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and three dashes of chocolate-mole bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the cocktail is very cold, silky, and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe without carrying across any mixing ice.
- 06
Place the single compact cherry neatly at the rim and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Left Hand taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Left Hand questions
What is in a Left Hand?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and mole bitters.
How long does a Left Hand 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 Left Hand prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Left Hand 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 B074https://cocktailscompass.com/recipe/left-hand/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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