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Shaken · 1 serving

Czechmate

A long Czech-inspired vodka and herbal-liqueur sour lengthened with crisp pilsner.

Short answer

Czechmate is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, herbal liqueur, rich simple syrup, and pilsner. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Czechmate 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
Czechmate ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
VodkaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ketel One Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Herbal liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Becherovka Original15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pilsner60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts

Garnish: Exactly one small lemon wedge

Method

How to make Czechmate

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one highball glass and cut exactly one small lemon wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, fresh lemon juice, herbal liqueur, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with hard ice and shake firmly until cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled highball with fresh clear cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken base into the glass and slowly top with pilsner; never shake the beer.

  6. 06

    Add the single lemon wedge and serve while the drink is lively.

Tasting profile

What does Czechmate taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) 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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Czechmate questions

What is in a Czechmate?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, lemon juice, herbal liqueur, rich simple syrup, and pilsner.

How long does a Czechmate 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 Czechmate 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 Czechmate 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 B227https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4232/czechmate · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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