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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Ginger Beer | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
Cucumber | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
Mint | 9 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Visible cucumber and mint
Method
How to make Go-To
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass and prepare the cucumber slices, mint leaves, and cold ginger beer.
- 02
Build the gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice directly in the glass.
- 03
Add solid ice, then place the mint and cucumber among the ice.
- 04
Cap the glass with a small shaker tin and cheat-shake briefly while holding both pieces firmly.
- 05
Remove the tin and top slowly with cold ginger beer.
- 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.
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






