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Shaken · 1 serving

Gamble

A balanced shaken cocktail combining sloe gin, london dry gin, grapefruit juice.

Short answer

Gamble is a shaken cocktail made with sloe gin, london dry gin, grapefruit juice, cherry liqueur, and rich syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Gamble 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
Gamble ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sloe gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
London dry gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Grapefruit Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Cherry liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Thin grapefruit wheel

Method

How to make Gamble

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy old-fashioned glass, prepare clean crushed ice, and cut one thin small grapefruit wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the sloe gin, London dry gin, grapefruit juice, cherry liqueur, and rich syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Pack the chilled glass with crushed ice and fine-strain the cocktail over it.

  5. 05

    Secure the single thin grapefruit wheel neatly at the rim without covering the drink.

  6. 06

    Wipe the glass exterior, confirm the crushed ice is stable, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Gamble 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

Gamble questions

What is in a Gamble?

Kokto’s build uses sloe gin, london dry gin, grapefruit juice, cherry liqueur, and rich syrup.

How long does a Gamble 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 Gamble 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 Gamble 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 B032https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2933/gamble · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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