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Shaken · 1 serving

Mountain Sipper

A fruit-forward bourbon sour brightened by orange liqueur, cranberry, and fresh grapefruit.

Short answer

Mountain Sipper is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, triple sec, cranberry juice, grapefruit 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
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mountain Sipper 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
Mountain Sipper ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Cranberry Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Grapefruit Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Rich Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Mountain Sipper

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy old-fashioned glass and cut exactly one short narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml bourbon, 15 ml triple sec, 15 ml sweetened cranberry juice, 15 ml fresh pink grapefruit juice, and 2.5 ml rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fill the chilled old-fashioned glass with clean clear cubed ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the surface, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Mountain Sipper taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Mountain Sipper questions

What is in a Mountain Sipper?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, triple sec, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, rich simple syrup, and orange.

How long does a Mountain Sipper 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 Mountain Sipper prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Mountain Sipper 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 B191https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1369/mountain-sipper · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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