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Stirred · 1 serving

Ad Astra

A balanced stirred cocktail combining london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette.

Short answer

Ad Astra is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Ad Astra ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz10 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Crème de Violette10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 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.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly and prepare the One drop of food-grade castor oil floated on the cocktail before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, lemon juice accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir with solid ice until very cold and properly diluted, then fine-strain into the chilled glass.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled cocktail, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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

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