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Built · 1 serving

Diesel

A balanced built cocktail combining lager, apple cider, blackcurrant cordial.

Short answer

Diesel is a built cocktail made with lager, apple cider, and blackcurrant cordial. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Diesel 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
Diesel ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Lager237 ml23.7 cl8 oz1 part
Apple Cider237 ml23.7 cl8 oz1 part
Blackcurrant cordial1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Diesel

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure lager, apple cider, blackcurrant cordial accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Pour the cold lager slowly into a clean pint glass, add one measured dash of blackcurrant cordial, top gradually with the cold apple cider, stir once very gently, let the modest natural head settle, and serve without ice or garnish.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Diesel taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Diesel questions

What is in a Diesel?

Kokto’s build uses lager, apple cider, and blackcurrant cordial.

How long does a Diesel take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Diesel prepared?

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

Is a Diesel 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 B048https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=13128 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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