1 serving
Ply & Pin 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 | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 375 parts |
Rye Whiskey | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 150 parts |
Falernum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 150 parts |
Cranberry Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 225 parts |
Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 75 parts |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution | 0.1 ml | 0 cl | 0 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Ply & Pin
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one very short narrow lemon twist.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, rye whiskey, falernum, cranberry juice, lime juice, Peychaud's bitters, and saline into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until the drink is thoroughly chilled and the fruit and spirits are integrated.
- 05
Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass over the single large fresh cube.
- 06
Express the lemon oils, rest exactly the compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Ply & Pin taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Ply & Pin questions
What is in a Ply & Pin?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, rye whiskey, falernum, cranberry juice, lime juice, new orleans aromatic bitters, saline solution, and lemon.
How long does a Ply & Pin 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 Ply & Pin 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 Ply & Pin 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 B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/30921/ply-and-pin · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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