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Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5)

Simon Difford's rye-led fruit cup with dry orange curacao, sweet vermouth, bitters, ginger ale, and cola.

Short answer

Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) is a built cocktail made with rye whiskey, orange curaçao, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, cola, lemon, orange, strawberry, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) 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
Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange curaçao25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Ginger Ale50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Cola50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Lemon1 slice———
Orange1 slice———
Strawberry2 slice———
Mint2 leaf———

Garnish: One lemon half-wheel, one orange half-wheel, two strawberry slices, and two mint leaves

Method

How to make Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and prepare the exact lemon, orange, strawberry, and mint garnish.

  2. 02

    Pour the rye whiskey, orange curacao, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, chilled ginger ale, and chilled cola directly into the empty glass.

  3. 03

    Half-fill the glass with clean solid ice without shaking the carbonated ingredients.

  4. 04

    Slip one citrus half-wheel and one mint leaf among the ice, then fill the glass to the brim with more ice.

  5. 05

    Stir once very gently from the bottom to combine while preserving carbonation.

  6. 06

    Finish with the remaining citrus half-wheel, exactly two strawberry slices, and the remaining mint leaf, then serve.

Tasting profile

What does Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) questions

What is in a Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5)?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, orange curaçao, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, cola, lemon, orange, strawberry, and mint.

How long does a Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) 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 Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) prepared?

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

Is a Rye Whiskey Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.5) 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 B113https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4208/rye-whiskey-fruit-cup-diffords-cup-no5 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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