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Shaken · 1 serving

Rock 'n' Rye

A rye-forward orange and lemon sour sweetened with brandied-cherry syrup and rich syrup.

Short answer

Rock 'n' Rye is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, orange juice, lemon juice, brandied cherry syrup, rich simple syrup, orange, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rock 'n' Rye 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
Rock 'n' Rye ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Orange Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Brandied cherry syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Orange1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Express and discard one orange twist; exactly one cocktail cherry on a short pick

Method

How to make Rock 'n' Rye

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, cut one orange zest strip, and place one cocktail cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, brandied-cherry syrup, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass over fresh clear ice.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils and discard the peel, then add exactly one skewered cherry and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Rock 'n' Rye taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Rock 'n' Rye questions

What is in a Rock 'n' Rye?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, orange juice, lemon juice, brandied cherry syrup, rich simple syrup, orange, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Rock 'n' Rye 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 Rock 'n' Rye prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Rock 'n' Rye 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 B118https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2838/rock-n-rye · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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