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Stirred · 1 serving

The Right Way

An equal-parts Cognac, rye, and cherry-liqueur nightcap sharpened by two aromatic bitters.

Short answer

The Right Way is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, aromatic bitters, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Right Way 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 Right Way ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Rye Whiskey25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Cherry liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow orange zest twist

Method

How to make The Right Way

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear rocks glass, prepare one large clear serving cube, and cut exactly one very narrow orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Cognac, rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, aromatic bitters, and Creole-style bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the equal-parts mixture is thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Express the narrow orange twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve without any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Right Way taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

The Right Way questions

What is in a The Right Way?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, aromatic bitters, new orleans aromatic bitters, and orange.

How long does a The Right Way 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 Right Way prepared?

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

Is a The Right Way 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 B124https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3869/the-right-way · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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