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Stirred · 1 serving

Sky Ladder

Sam Johnson's low-proof Bamboo variation with manzanilla, dry and blanc vermouths, coconut liqueur, yuzu, and simple syrup.

Short answer

Sky Ladder is a stirred cocktail made with manzanilla sherry, dry vermouth, blanc vermouth, coconut liqueur, yuzu juice, simple syrup, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sky Ladder 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
Sky Ladder ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Manzanilla sherry45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Blanc Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Coconut liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Yuzu Juice2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Grapefruit1 piece———

Garnish: Expressed grapefruit twist, discarded

Method

How to make Sky Ladder

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a single old-fashioned glass and cut one short thin grapefruit twist for expressing only.

  2. 02

    Measure the manzanilla sherry, dry vermouth, blanc vermouth, coconut liqueur, yuzu juice, and simple syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the low-proof mixture is cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled single old-fashioned glass without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the grapefruit twist over the surface, discard the peel, and serve with no retained garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Sky Ladder taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sky Ladder questions

What is in a Sky Ladder?

Kokto’s build uses manzanilla sherry, dry vermouth, blanc vermouth, coconut liqueur, yuzu juice, simple syrup, and grapefruit.

How long does a Sky Ladder take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sky Ladder prepared?

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

Is a Sky Ladder 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 B085https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/sky-ladder-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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