First Post cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

First Post

Alastair Walker's refreshing 2013 gin, gentian, lime, sugar, absinthe, and soda highball.

Short answer

First Post is a shaken cocktail made with gin, gentian aperitif, lime juice, rich simple syrup, absinthe, soda water, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

First Post 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 Post ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Gentian aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Absinthe2 dash———
Soda Water22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make First Post

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, gentian aperitif, fresh lime juice, rich sugar syrup, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice, seal, and shake hard until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice and strain the shaken mixture over it.

  5. 05

    Top with the measured chilled soda water and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without flattening the bubbles.

  6. 06

    Place exactly the single small lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does First Post taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

First Post questions

What is in a First Post?

Kokto’s build uses gin, gentian aperitif, lime juice, rich simple syrup, absinthe, soda water, and lime.

How long does a First Post 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 First Post prepared?

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

Is a First Post alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

Continue exploring

These reviewed recipes are the closest matches in Kokto’s current catalog set, ranked by shared core ingredients.

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 B121https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4667/first-post · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

Your bar, your next drink

Keep the ingredients. Find the possibilities.

Use Kokto to organize your home bar, find recipes you can make and see what one more ingredient unlocks.

Explore the Kokto app
GET IT ONGoogle Play