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Shaken · 1 serving

MGM Grand

Andrew Loudon's cognac sour with maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon, rich syrup, and orange bitters.

Short answer

MGM Grand is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, 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

MGM Grand 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
MGM Grand ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: No retained garnish; expressed orange zest is discarded

Method

How to make MGM Grand

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut one small fresh orange zest swath for expressing and discarding.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and orange bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils over the surface, discard the zest, and serve the cocktail completely naked.

Tasting profile

What does MGM Grand 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

MGM Grand questions

What is in a MGM Grand?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a MGM Grand 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 MGM Grand 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 MGM Grand 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 B113https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3749/mgm-grand · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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