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Shaken · 1 serving

Penthouse Cocktail

Carl Wrangel's bourbon sour brightened with maraschino liqueur, fresh lime, and rich syrup.

Short answer

Penthouse Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and cocktail cherry. 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

Penthouse Cocktail 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
Penthouse Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry with no pick

Method

How to make Penthouse Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and reserve exactly one small cocktail cherry without a pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime juice, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the bourbon sour is thoroughly chilled, aerated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the pale amber surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Place exactly the single small cherry at the center of the drink and serve without additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Penthouse Cocktail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Penthouse Cocktail questions

What is in a Penthouse Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Penthouse Cocktail 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 Penthouse Cocktail 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 Penthouse Cocktail 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 B120https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3005/penthouse-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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