1 serving
20th Century Cocktail ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 5 parts |
Crème de cacao | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Quinquina | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Lemon Juice | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Compact orange twist
Method
How to make 20th Century Cocktail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and prepare one short compact orange twist.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, white creme de cacao, quinquina, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.
- 04
Check that the creme de cacao is completely incorporated without leaving syrup on the shaker wall.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, removing all ice and citrus fragments.
- 06
Express the orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does 20th Century Cocktail taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
20th Century Cocktail questions
What is in a 20th Century Cocktail?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, crème de cacao, quinquina, lemon juice, and orange.
How long does a 20th Century Cocktail 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 20th Century Cocktail prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a 20th Century Cocktail 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 B035https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3804/20th-century-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





