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Shaken · 1 serving

Tennessee Rush

A refreshing long Tennessee-whiskey drink with mandarin liqueur, cranberry, and a bright touch of lime.

Short answer

Tennessee Rush is a shaken cocktail made with tennessee whiskey, mandarin liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tennessee Rush 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
Tennessee Rush ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tennessee whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Mandarin liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Cranberry Juice50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Lime Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Tennessee Rush

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one slender highball glass and cut exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml Tennessee whiskey, 20 ml mandarin liqueur, 50 ml sweetened cranberry juice, and 5 ml fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fill the chilled highball with clean clear cubed ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Clip the single compact lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without a straw or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Tennessee Rush 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
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Tennessee Rush questions

What is in a Tennessee Rush?

Kokto’s build uses tennessee whiskey, mandarin liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and lime.

How long does a Tennessee Rush 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 Tennessee Rush prepared?

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

Is a Tennessee Rush 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 B191https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1929/tennessee-rush · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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