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Shaken · 1 serving

Edison's Medicine cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining basil, cachaca, yellow chartreuse.

Short answer

Edison's Medicine cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with basil, cachaça, yellow chartreuse, lime juice, agave syrup, and still water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Edison's Medicine cocktail 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
Edison's Medicine cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Basil6 piece———
Cachaça45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Yellow Chartreuse15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Agave Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Still Water10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Single small basil leaf

Method

How to make Edison's Medicine cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, reserve one small intact basil leaf, and inspect the remaining six basil leaves for freshness.

  2. 02

    Measure the cachaca, yellow Chartreuse, lime juice, agave syrup, chilled water, and six basil leaves into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill with ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds to chill the drink and release the basil aroma.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so all basil fragments, citrus pulp, and ice chips remain behind.

  5. 05

    Float the single small basil leaf flat on the surface as a stable leaf boat.

  6. 06

    Confirm no loose herb fragments remain on the rim, wipe the glass, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Edison's Medicine cocktail taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Edison's Medicine cocktail questions

What is in a Edison's Medicine cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses basil, cachaça, yellow chartreuse, lime juice, agave syrup, and still water.

How long does a Edison's Medicine cocktail 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 Edison's Medicine cocktail 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 Edison's Medicine cocktail 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 B032https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3534/edisons-medicine-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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