1 serving
The Modern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lemon Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 White Sugar | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
 Blended Scotch whisky | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Sloe gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Absinthe | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One maraschino cherry on a short plain pick
Method
How to make The Modern
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a classic cocktail glass and place one small maraschino cherry on a very short plain pick.
- 02
Add the fresh lemon juice and sugar to a shaker and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 03
Measure in the blended Scotch, sloe gin, absinthe, and orange bitters.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake firmly until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine strain the deep ruby drink into the chilled cocktail glass without adding ice.
- 06
Balance the single cherry on its short plain pick at the rim and serve.
Tasting profile
What does The Modern taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Modern questions
What is in a The Modern?
Kokto’s build uses lemon juice, white sugar, blended scotch whisky, sloe gin, absinthe, orange bitters, and cherry.
How long does a The Modern 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 Modern prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a The Modern 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 B086https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-modern-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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