1 serving
Gem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Cognac | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 4.5 parts |
Pineapple syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Lemon | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Cinnamon | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small dehydrated lemon wheel floated on the surface with a light cinnamon dusting
Method
How to make Gem
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe, prepare clean serving ice, and ready exactly one small dehydrated lemon wheel with a restrained pinch of cinnamon.
- 02
Measure 30 ml aged rum, 30 ml cognac, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml pineapple syrup, 5 ml rich simple syrup, and one dash aromatic bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the spirit-forward sour is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe over a restrained bed of clean clear cubed ice.
- 06
Float the single dehydrated lemon wheel flat at the center, dust it very lightly with cinnamon, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Gem taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Gem questions
What is in a Gem?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, cognac, lime juice, pineapple syrup, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, lemon, and cinnamon.
How long does a Gem 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 Gem 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 Gem 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 B194https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17893/gem · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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