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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrot Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Vodka | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Aquavit | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Guava Puree | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Saline Solution | 5 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one Nick and Nora glass, coffee-filter fresh carrot juice to reduce separation, and prepare exactly one short dill sprig.
- 02
Measure filtered carrot juice, vodka, aquavit, guava puree, fresh lemon juice, and saline into a shaker.
- 03
Add one large hard ice cube or an equivalent amount of fresh hard ice.
- 04
Shake firmly until thoroughly cold and integrated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled glass without pulp or ice fragments.
- 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.
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







