1 serving
The Apple One ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Apple juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Soda Water | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Apple | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Mint | 1 leaf | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one thin red-skinned apple slice and one small mint leaf clipped together at the rim
Method
How to make The Apple One
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one Collins glass, prepare fresh cubed ice, and clip one thin red-skinned apple slice to one small mint leaf.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, elderflower liqueur, cloudy unsweetened apple juice, and fresh lime juice into a shaker; keep the soda separate.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.
- 04
Strain the shaken mixture into the chilled Collins glass filled with fresh clear cubed ice.
- 05
Top with the chilled soda water and lift once gently with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the bubbles.
- 06
Attach the single apple-slice-and-mint-leaf garnish at the rim and serve without a straw or extra fruit.
Tasting profile
What does The Apple One taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Apple One questions
What is in a The Apple One?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, elderflower liqueur, apple juice, lime juice, soda water, apple, and mint.
How long does a The Apple One 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 The Apple One prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Apple One 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 B148https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2253/the-apple-one · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







