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Shaken · 1 serving

Canton Shandy

A balanced shaken cocktail combining ginger beer, ginger liqueur, cognac.

Short answer

Canton Shandy is a shaken cocktail made with ginger beer, ginger liqueur, cognac, simple syrup, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Canton Shandy 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
Canton Shandy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Ginger Beer60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Ginger liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Simple Syrup30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Small lemon wedge

Method

How to make Canton Shandy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one small lemon wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the ginger liqueur, Cognac, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker; keep the ginger beer separate.

  3. 03

    Add ice and shake firmly for 10–12 seconds, then strain into the highball over fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Top slowly with ginger beer and stir once gently from the bottom without flattening the carbonation.

  5. 05

    Secure the small lemon wedge neatly at the rim.

  6. 06

    Confirm the glass is clean and the drink is lively, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Canton Shandy 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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Canton Shandy questions

What is in a Canton Shandy?

Kokto’s build uses ginger beer, ginger liqueur, cognac, simple syrup, and lemon juice.

How long does a Canton Shandy 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 Canton Shandy prepared?

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

Is a Canton Shandy 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 B029https://domainedecanton.com/recipes.php · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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