1 serving
Four Aces ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grape | 6 piece | — | — | — |
Vodka | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Ginger liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Basil | 5 leaf | — | — | — |
Soda Water | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Garnish: Exactly one small fresh basil leaf at the rim
Method
How to make Four Aces
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear rocks glass, reserve one small basil leaf for garnish, and tear the remaining four basil leaves.
- 02
Muddle six seedless green grapes in the base of a shaker until their juice is fully released.
- 03
Add 45 ml vodka, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml ginger liqueur, 7.5 ml rich simple syrup, the four torn basil leaves, and solid cold ice.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds, then fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh clear cubed ice.
- 05
Pour 15 ml chilled soda water over the drink and stir once briefly without flattening the carbonation.
- 06
Set the single reserved basil leaf neatly at the rim and serve without grapes, citrus, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Four Aces taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Four Aces questions
What is in a Four Aces?
Kokto’s build uses grape, vodka, lime juice, ginger liqueur, rich simple syrup, basil, and soda water.
How long does a Four Aces take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Four Aces prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Four Aces 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 B192https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2800/four-aces · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







