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 | 5 parts |
Rye Whiskey | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Falernum | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Cranberry Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 4 dash | — | — | — |
Lemon (optional) | 1 slice | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Express one lemon peel and discard it; no retained garnish
Method
How to make Ply & Pin
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear rocks glass, ready one large clear ice cube, and cut one fresh lemon peel.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, rye whiskey, falernum, cranberry juice, lime juice, and bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Place the single large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass.
- 05
Strain the cocktail over the cube without transferring ice fragments.
- 06
Express the lemon oils over the surface, discard the peel, and serve with no retained garnish.
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, and new orleans aromatic bitters, with optional items shown separately in the table.
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 stirred 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 B103https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/ply-pin-whiskey-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







