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Shaken · 1 serving

The Long Shot

Andrea Leibrandt's tropical bourbon cocktail with banana, orgeat, lemon, and a bitter Fernet accent.

Short answer

The Long Shot is a shaken cocktail made with banana-infused bourbon, banana liqueur, orgeat, lemon juice, fernet, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Long Shot 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 Long Shot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Banana-Infused Bourbon45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Banana liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Fernet7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Mint1 piece———

Garnish: One compact fresh mint bouquet

Method

How to make The Long Shot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare clean pebble ice, and gather one compact fresh mint bouquet.

  2. 02

    Measure the banana-infused bourbon, banana liqueur, orgeat, fresh lemon juice, and Fernet into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the tropical bourbon mixture is thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass and fill neatly to the top with fresh pebble ice.

  6. 06

    Tuck in exactly one compact mint bouquet and serve without banana, lemon, nuts, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Long Shot 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

The Long Shot questions

What is in a The Long Shot?

Kokto’s build uses banana-infused bourbon, banana liqueur, orgeat, lemon juice, fernet, and mint.

How long does a The Long Shot 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 Long Shot 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 Long Shot 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 B098https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/the-long-shot-banana-bourbon-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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