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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry with no pick
Method
How to make Penthouse Cocktail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and reserve exactly one small cocktail cherry without a pick.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime juice, and rich syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until the bourbon sour is thoroughly chilled, aerated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the pale amber surface free of ice fragments.
- 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.
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





