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Shaken · 1 serving

California Poppies

Scout Field Bar's earthy-sweet carrot cocktail with vodka, aquavit, guava, and bright lemon.

Short answer

California Poppies is a shaken cocktail made with carrot juice, vodka, aquavit, guava puree, lemon juice, and saline solution. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

California Poppies 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
California Poppies ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Carrot Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Aquavit15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Guava Puree15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Saline Solution5 dash———
Dill (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one short delicate dill sprig

Method

How to make California Poppies

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Nick and Nora glass, coffee-filter fresh carrot juice to reduce separation, and prepare exactly one short dill sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure filtered carrot juice, vodka, aquavit, guava puree, fresh lemon juice, and saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add one large hard ice cube or an equivalent amount of fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass without pulp or ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single short dill sprig at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does California Poppies 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

California Poppies questions

What is in a California Poppies?

Kokto’s build uses carrot juice, vodka, aquavit, guava puree, lemon juice, and saline solution, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a California Poppies 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 California Poppies prepared?

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

Is a California Poppies 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 B212https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/california-poppies-a-vodka-carrot-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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