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Shaken · 1 serving

Fairbanks No.1

A balanced shaken cocktail combining london dry gin, apricot liqueur, dry vermouth.

Short answer

Fairbanks No.1 is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, apricot liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and grenadine. 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

Fairbanks No.1 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
Fairbanks No.1 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Apricot liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Grenadine5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: Skewered maraschino cherry

Method

How to make Fairbanks No.1

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the Skewered maraschino cherry, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure london dry gin, apricot liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon juice, grenadine accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake all ingredients with ice until very cold, then fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Skewered maraschino cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Fairbanks No.1 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

Fairbanks No.1 questions

What is in a Fairbanks No.1?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, apricot liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and grenadine.

How long does a Fairbanks No.1 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 Fairbanks No.1 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 Fairbanks No.1 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 B021https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2160/fairbanks-no1 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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