1 serving
French Riviera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognac | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 4 parts |
Aged Rum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Apricot jam | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Exactly one thin orange half-wheel and one very small mint sprig
Method
How to make French Riviera
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear heavy rocks glass, prepare fresh cubed ice, and ready the restrained orange-and-mint garnish.
- 02
Measure the cognac, light aged rum, apricot preserve, lemon juice, honey syrup, and rich syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Stir briefly inside the shaker to loosen the preserve before adding solid cold ice.
- 04
Seal and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the preserve is fully dispersed and the drink is cold.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh cubed ice without transferring spent shaker ice.
- 06
Garnish with exactly one thin orange half-wheel and one very small mint sprig, then serve.
Tasting profile
What does French Riviera taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
French Riviera questions
What is in a French Riviera?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, aged rum, apricot jam, lemon juice, honey syrup, and rich simple syrup.
How long does a French Riviera 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 French Riviera 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 French Riviera 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 B143https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3730/french-riviera · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






