1 serving
Ad Astra 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 | 10 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Crème de Violette | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Lemon Juice | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: One drop of food-grade castor oil floated on the cocktail
Method
How to make Ad Astra
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the cocktail thoroughly and prepare the One drop of food-grade castor oil floated on the cocktail before mixing.
- 02
Measure london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, lemon juice accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir with solid ice until very cold and properly diluted, then fine-strain into the chilled glass.
- 05
Strain into the chilled cocktail, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One drop of food-grade castor oil floated on the cocktail and serve immediately at its coldest.
Tasting profile
What does Ad Astra taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Ad Astra questions
What is in a Ad Astra?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
How long does a Ad Astra 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 Ad Astra prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Ad Astra 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 B015https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4820/ad-astra · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




