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Shaken · one serving

Casino

An Old Tom gin classic sharpened by lemon, maraschino, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Casino is a shaken cocktail made with old tom gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange bitters. An Old Tom gin classic sharpened by lemon, maraschino, and orange bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Casino ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Casino ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Old Tom Gin40 ml4 cl1.4 oz4 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash

Garnish: Lemon zest and cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Casino

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass, cut a wide lemon zest, and drain one cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the Old Tom gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon zest over the drink, add it with the cherry, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Casino taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sourness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Casino questions

What is in a Casino?

Kokto’s build uses old tom gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange bitters.

How long does a Casino 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 Casino 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 Casino 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.

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