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Shaken · 1 serving

Wildest Redhead

A honeyed Scotch sour warmed by pimento dram, with cherry liqueur drizzled through to form a vivid red base.

Short answer

Wildest Redhead is a shaken cocktail made with scotch whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, pimento dram, and cherry liqueur. 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

Wildest Redhead 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
Wildest Redhead ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Scotch Whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Pimento Dram7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cherry liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Wildest Redhead

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare exactly one large clear ice cube, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml Scotch whisky, 20 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml honey syrup, and 7.5 ml pimento dram into a shaker, keeping 7.5 ml cherry liqueur separate.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the golden sour is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Drizzle the reserved cherry liqueur slowly through the drink so it settles into a narrow red base, then serve without a garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Wildest Redhead 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

Wildest Redhead questions

What is in a Wildest Redhead?

Kokto’s build uses scotch whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, pimento dram, and cherry liqueur.

How long does a Wildest Redhead 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 Wildest Redhead 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 Wildest Redhead 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 B200https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/12703/wildest-redhead · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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