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Shaken · 1 serving

Whisky Business

Meaghan Dorman's rye sour layered with chili liqueur, cinnamon syrup, lemon, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Whisky Business is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, chili liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Whisky Business 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
Whisky Business ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Chili Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Cinnamon syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lemon wheel with a light dusting of chile-lime seasoning

Method

How to make Whisky Business

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and lightly dust one small thin lemon wheel with chile-lime seasoning.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, chili liqueur, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the spicy rye sour is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear ice cube.

  6. 06

    Clip the single lightly seasoned lemon wheel at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Whisky Business 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Whisky Business questions

What is in a Whisky Business?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, chili liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Whisky Business 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 Whisky Business prepared?

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

Is a Whisky Business 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 B144https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5851/whisky-business · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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