1 serving
Deep South ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fresh Ginger | 2 slice | — | — | — |
Gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
Orange Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge at the rim
Method
How to make Deep South
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass and cut exactly one very small thin fresh lime wedge for garnish.
- 02
Place two thumbnail-sized fresh ginger slices in the base of a shaker and muddle firmly to release their juice and aroma.
- 03
Add 45 ml dry gin, 45 ml fresh orange juice, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, and solid cold ice.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the citrus and ginger are thoroughly chilled and integrated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass filled with clean crushed ice so no ginger fibers enter the drink.
- 06
Set the single compact lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without orange, ginger, herbs, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Deep South 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.
Quick answers
Deep South questions
What is in a Deep South?
Kokto’s build uses fresh ginger, gin, orange juice, lime juice, and lime.
How long does a Deep South 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 Deep South prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Deep South 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 B192https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/625/deep-south · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





