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Stirred · 1 serving

Waters of Hippocrene

A contemplative bourbon old-fashioned variation lightly accented by maraschino, mint, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Waters of Hippocrene is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, maraschino liqueur, crème de menthe, orange bitters, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Waters of Hippocrene 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
Waters of Hippocrene ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz24 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz4 parts
Crème de menthe2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small fresh lime wedge partially submerged in the drink

Method

How to make Waters of Hippocrene

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one small fresh lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, white creme de menthe, and orange bitters into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale spirit-forward mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain over the single large cube in the chilled old-fashioned glass without transferring ice shards.

  6. 06

    Partially submerge the one lime wedge beside the cube and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Waters of Hippocrene taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Waters of Hippocrene questions

What is in a Waters of Hippocrene?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, maraschino liqueur, crème de menthe, orange bitters, and lime.

How long does a Waters of Hippocrene 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 Waters of Hippocrene 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 Waters of Hippocrene 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/32990/waters-of-hippocrene · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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