1 serving
Professional 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 | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Red bitter aperitif | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Overproof rum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Still Water (optional) | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 0.5 parts |
Saline Solution | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Grapefruit | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short grapefruit zest twist
Method
How to make Professional
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear heavy old-fashioned glass and prepare one very narrow short grapefruit zest twist.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, red bitter aperitif, overproof rum, optional chilled water, and saline solution into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir until the drink is very cold and deliberately diluted.
- 04
Place one large clear ice cube in the chilled old-fashioned glass.
- 05
Strain the stirred cocktail over the fresh cube without transferring broken mixing ice.
- 06
Express the narrow grapefruit twist over the surface, set that single twist neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Professional taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Professional questions
What is in a Professional?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, red bitter aperitif, overproof rum, saline solution, and grapefruit, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Professional 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 Professional 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 Professional 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 B132https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36650/professional · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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