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Shaken · 1 serving

Buko Gimlet

Matthew Belanger's gin and cachaca Gimlet with coconut liqueur, pandan syrup, coconut water, and lime.

Short answer

Buko Gimlet is a shaken cocktail made with gin, cachaça, coconut liqueur, lime juice, pandan syrup, coconut water, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Buko Gimlet 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
Buko Gimlet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Cachaça22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Coconut liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Pandan Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Coconut Water15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: A tiny restrained dusting of freshly grated lime zest

Method

How to make Buko Gimlet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and wash one fresh lime for zesting.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, cachaca, coconut liqueur, lime juice, pandan syrup, and coconut water into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the pale coconut-pandan mixture is thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Fine strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube without ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Grate a tiny restrained dusting of lime zest over the surface and serve without any other garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Buko Gimlet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Buko Gimlet questions

What is in a Buko Gimlet?

Kokto’s build uses gin, cachaça, coconut liqueur, lime juice, pandan syrup, coconut water, and lime.

How long does a Buko Gimlet take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Buko Gimlet prepared?

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

Is a Buko Gimlet 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 B092https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/buko-gimlet · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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