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Built · 1 serving

Treacle No.1

Dick Bradsell's Jamaican-rum Old Fashioned, built in stages with rich syrup, aromatic bitters, and a clear-apple-juice float.

Short answer

Treacle No.1 is a built cocktail made with jamaican rum, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, apple juice, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Treacle No.1 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
Treacle No.1 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Apple juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Treacle No.1

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear rocks glass and cut exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Pour half the Jamaican rum, the rich syrup, and the aromatic bitters into the chilled glass.

  3. 03

    Add two large cold ice cubes and stir until the first portion is chilled and lightly diluted.

  4. 04

    Add the remaining rum with more large ice cubes and stir again until the glass is nearly full.

  5. 05

    Float the clear apple juice gently across the surface without aggressively disturbing the upper layer.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow lemon twist over the drink, place it neatly on the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Treacle No.1 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Treacle No.1 questions

What is in a Treacle No.1?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, apple juice, and lemon.

How long does a Treacle No.1 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 Treacle No.1 prepared?

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

Is a Treacle No.1 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 B120https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1983/treacle-no1 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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