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Shaken · 1 serving

Bloom No. 5

A bright tequila sour with lemon, ginger syrup, gentian liqueur, and elderflower liqueur.

Short answer

Bloom No. 5 is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lemon juice, ginger syrup, gentian liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Bloom No. 5 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
Bloom No. 5 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Ginger syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Gentian Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Elderflower Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Bloom No. 5

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, fresh lemon juice, ginger syrup, gentian liqueur, and elderflower liqueur into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the pale golden mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips, citrus pulp, or ginger fragments remain.

  6. 06

    Express the single compact lemon twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bloom No. 5 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bloom No. 5 questions

What is in a Bloom No. 5?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lemon juice, ginger syrup, gentian liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon.

How long does a Bloom No. 5 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 Bloom No. 5 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 Bloom No. 5 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 B161https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41323/bloom-no-5 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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