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Shaken · 1 serving

Red Raider

A balanced shaken cocktail combining bourbon, triple sec, lemon juice.

Short answer

Red Raider is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, triple sec, lemon juice, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Red Raider 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
Red Raider ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Grenadine30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Red Raider

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, triple sec, lemon juice, grenadine accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, add the bourbon, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine to a shaker filled with solid ice, shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and evenly integrated, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, let coarse bubbles settle to a thin line, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Red Raider taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Red Raider questions

What is in a Red Raider?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, triple sec, lemon juice, and grenadine.

How long does a Red Raider 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 Red Raider 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 Red Raider 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 B055https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=161 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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