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Shaken · 1 serving

First of Four

A balanced shaken cocktail combining gin, lemon juice, gentian aperitif.

Short answer

First of Four is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, gentian aperitif, crème de violette, and honey syrup. 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

First of Four 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
First of Four ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Gentian aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Crème de Violette7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Honey Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Thin cucumber slice

Method

How to make First of Four

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and cut one small, thin cucumber slice that will sit securely at the rim.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, lemon juice, gentian aperitif, creme de violette, and honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or citrus pulp enter the drink.

  5. 05

    Secure the single cucumber slice neatly at the rim without dipping it deeply into the liquid.

  6. 06

    Check the glass is clean and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does First of Four 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

First of Four questions

What is in a First of Four?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, gentian aperitif, crème de violette, and honey syrup.

How long does a First of Four 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 First of Four 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 First of Four 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 B029https://punchdrink.com/recipes/first-of-four/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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