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Shaken · 1 serving

The Prospector

A simple Speyside single-malt sour softened by honey and split fresh lime and lemon juices.

Short answer

The Prospector is a shaken cocktail made with single malt scotch whisky, lime juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Prospector 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 Prospector ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Single malt Scotch whisky60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Honey Syrup20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make The Prospector

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and confirm that no garnish is required for the finished drink.

  2. 02

    Measure the single-malt Scotch, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, and three-to-one honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the honey is fully integrated and the sour is very cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with the pale gold surface completely clean and without any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Prospector taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

The Prospector questions

What is in a The Prospector?

Kokto’s build uses single malt scotch whisky, lime juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup.

How long does a The Prospector 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 Prospector prepared?

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

Is a The Prospector 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/6018/the-prospector · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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