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Shaken · 1 serving

Silent Third

A 1937 Scotch Sidecar variation balancing blended whisky, triple sec, fresh lemon, and optional rich syrup.

Short answer

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

1 serving

Silent Third 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
Silent Third ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup (optional)10 ml1 cl0.3 oz0.7 parts
Saline Solution (optional)2 dash——Optional
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Silent Third

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of lemon zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the blended Scotch, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and the optional rich syrup and saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10 to 15 seconds until the drink is cold and the citrus is integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora so no ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single fine lemon twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Silent Third taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Silent Third questions

What is in a Silent Third?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, triple sec, lemon juice, and lemon, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Silent Third 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 Silent Third prepared?

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

Is a Silent Third 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 B131https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1822/silent-third · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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