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Shaken · 1 serving

Rattlesnake

A powerful rye, lemon, absinthe, and egg-white sour with an aromatic-bitters pattern.

Short answer

Rattlesnake is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, rich syrup, absinthe, and egg white. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rattlesnake 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
Rattlesnake ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz3.5 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Rich syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe3 dash———
Egg White15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters (optional)3 dash——Optional

Garnish: Three aromatic-bitters drops drawn into one restrained snake-like line

Method

How to make Rattlesnake

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and reserve exactly three aromatic-bitters drops for the finish.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye, lemon juice, rich syrup, absinthe, and pasteurized egg white into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add hard ice and shake firmly until cold.

  4. 04

    Strain the complete drink back into the empty shaker.

  5. 05

    Dry-shake without ice until the foam is dense and even, then fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Place the three bitters drops on the foam and draw them once into a restrained snake-like line.

Tasting profile

What does Rattlesnake taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Rattlesnake questions

What is in a Rattlesnake?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, lemon juice, rich syrup, absinthe, and egg white, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Rattlesnake take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake 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 B216https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1643/rattlesnake · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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