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Shaken · 1 serving

Dandylion

Graham Steele's floral vodka daisy with elderflower, green-chile vodka, melon liqueur, lemon, simple syrup, and a dash of absinthe.

Short answer

Dandylion is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, pepper vodka, melon liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dandylion 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
Dandylion ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Elderflower Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Pepper vodka7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Melon liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One small lemon wheel

Method

How to make Dandylion

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one small, thin lemon wheel for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, elderflower liqueur, pepper vodka, melon liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add exactly one dash of absinthe, then fill the shaker with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until the drink is cold and evenly diluted.

  5. 05

    Double strain into the chilled coupe for a clean, ice-free finish.

  6. 06

    Garnish with the single restrained lemon wheel and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Dandylion taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Dandylion questions

What is in a Dandylion?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, elderflower liqueur, pepper vodka, melon liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe, and lemon.

How long does a Dandylion take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dandylion prepared?

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

Is a Dandylion 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 B084https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/dandylion-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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