1 serving
21st & ¼ Century 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coconut Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Aromatized Wine | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2 parts |
Gentian Liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
White Creme de Cacao | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make 21st & ¼ Century
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure 30 ml coconut rum, 20 ml pale aromatized wine, 10 ml gentian liqueur, 10 ml white crème de cacao, and 15 ml fresh lemon juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the pale bittersweet sour is thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clean and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist over the drink, affix it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does 21st & ¼ Century taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
21st & ¼ Century questions
What is in a 21st & ¼ Century?
Kokto’s build uses coconut rum, aromatized wine, gentian liqueur, white creme de cacao, lemon juice, and lemon.
How long does a 21st & ¼ Century 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 21st & ¼ Century 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 21st & ¼ Century 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 B201https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41654/21st-and-1-4-century · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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