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Shaken · 1 serving

Pisco Bell Ringer

A pisco sour traced to Jim Maloney's 1903 Bell-Ringers, with an apricot rinse and restrained citrus bitters.

Short answer

Pisco Bell Ringer is a shaken cocktail made with apricot liqueur, pisco, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pisco Bell Ringer 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
Pisco Bell Ringer ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apricot liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Pisco60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Orange Bitters1 dash———
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Pisco Bell Ringer

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe; this cocktail is served naked, so prepare no garnish.

  2. 02

    Add the apricot liqueur to the chilled coupe, swirl it over the entire inner surface, and shake out the excess.

  3. 03

    Measure the pisco, fresh lemon juice, rich syrup, orange bitters, and Creole-style bitters into a shaker.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal it, and shake hard until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the apricot-rinsed coupe, leaving the pale surface smooth and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Check that no garnish or stray solids remain and serve the cocktail immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Pisco Bell Ringer 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

Pisco Bell Ringer questions

What is in a Pisco Bell Ringer?

Kokto’s build uses apricot liqueur, pisco, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and new orleans aromatic bitters.

How long does a Pisco Bell Ringer take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Pisco Bell Ringer 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 Pisco Bell Ringer 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/3009/pisco-bell-ringer · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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