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Built · 1 serving

Go-To

A balanced built cocktail combining gin, lime juice, elderflower liqueur.

Short answer

Go-To is a built cocktail made with gin, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, ginger beer, cucumber, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Go-To 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
Go-To ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Ginger Beer90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Cucumber90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Mint9 piece———

Garnish: Visible cucumber and mint

Method

How to make Go-To

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass and prepare the cucumber slices, mint leaves, and cold ginger beer.

  2. 02

    Build the gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice directly in the glass.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice, then place the mint and cucumber among the ice.

  4. 04

    Cap the glass with a small shaker tin and cheat-shake briefly while holding both pieces firmly.

  5. 05

    Remove the tin and top slowly with cold ginger beer.

  6. 06

    Give one gentle lift with a barspoon, keep the cucumber and mint visible, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Go-To 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Go-To questions

What is in a Go-To?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, ginger beer, cucumber, and mint.

How long does a Go-To 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 Go-To prepared?

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

Is a Go-To 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 B026https://punchdrink.com/recipes/go-to/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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