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Shaken · 1 serving

The Democrat

Jon Santer's bourbon sour with peach liqueur, honey syrup, fresh lemon, and a cooling crushed-ice presentation.

Short answer

The Democrat is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, peach liqueur, honey syrup, lemon juice, lemon, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Democrat 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
The Democrat ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Peach liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Honey Syrup20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lemon1 slice———
Mint3 leaf———

Garnish: One thin lemon half-wheel and one compact three-leaf mint sprig

Method

How to make The Democrat

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and prepare one thin lemon half-wheel plus one compact three-leaf mint sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, peach liqueur, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly one lemon half-wheel and one compact mint sprig, then serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Democrat taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

The Democrat questions

What is in a The Democrat?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, peach liqueur, honey syrup, lemon juice, lemon, and mint.

How long does a The Democrat 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 The Democrat 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 Democrat 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/2374/the-democrat · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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