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Shaken · 1 serving

Death In The Gulf Stream

A bracing genever sour with lime, rich syrup, aromatic bitters, and grated lime zest.

Short answer

Death In The Gulf Stream is a shaken cocktail made with genever, lime juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Death In The Gulf Stream 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
Death In The Gulf Stream ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Genever60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters4 dash———
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: A restrained fine scattering of freshly grated lime zest

Method

How to make Death In The Gulf Stream

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Collins glass, crush fresh ice, and finely grate the green zest from one washed lime.

  2. 02

    Measure the oude genever, fresh lime juice, rich simple syrup, and four dashes of aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass filled two-thirds with fresh crushed ice.

  5. 05

    Churn the drink through the crushed ice, then mound more crushed ice neatly below the rim.

  6. 06

    Scatter only the restrained grated lime zest over the top and serve without a wedge, wheel, or straw.

Tasting profile

What does Death In The Gulf Stream taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Death In The Gulf Stream questions

What is in a Death In The Gulf Stream?

Kokto’s build uses genever, lime juice, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and lime.

How long does a Death In The Gulf Stream 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 Death In The Gulf Stream prepared?

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

Is a Death In The Gulf Stream 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 B152https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2373/death-in-the-gulf-stream · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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