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Stirred · 1 serving

Asylum Cocktail

A balanced stirred cocktail combining london dry gin, anise liqueur, water.

Short answer

Asylum Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, anise liqueur, still water, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Asylum Cocktail 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
Asylum Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Anise liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Still Water10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Grenadine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: One star anise floated on the surface

Method

How to make Asylum Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and reserve exactly one intact star anise.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, anise liqueur, grenadine, and chilled water into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until cold and evenly diluted.

  4. 04

    Place the large fresh cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the pale rosy drink over it.

  5. 05

    Float the single star anise flat on the surface, keeping it away from the drinker's edge.

  6. 06

    Confirm the glass is clean and the garnish is stable, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Asylum Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Asylum Cocktail questions

What is in a Asylum Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, anise liqueur, still water, and grenadine.

How long does a Asylum 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 Asylum Cocktail prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Asylum 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 B030https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/531/asylum-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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