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Stirred · 1 serving

Ply & Pin — stirred version

Nick Talarico's bourbon-and-rye sipper brightened by falernum, cranberry, lime, and New Orleans aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Ply & Pin is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, rye whiskey, falernum, cranberry juice, lime juice, and new orleans aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Ply & Pin ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Rye Whiskey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Falernum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cranberry Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters4 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.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear rocks glass, ready one large clear ice cube, and cut one fresh lemon peel.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, rye whiskey, falernum, cranberry juice, lime juice, and bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Place the single large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail over the cube without transferring ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

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

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