1 serving
Great Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquavit | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Aromatized Wine | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Triple Sec | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Exactly one thin orange half-wheel
Method
How to make Great Northern
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear heavy rocks glass, prepare fresh crushed ice, and cut exactly one thin orange half-wheel.
- 02
Measure the aquavit, aromatized wine, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the honey is integrated and the drink is thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Strain into the chilled rocks glass over a neat mound of fresh crushed ice without transferring spent cubes.
- 06
Place exactly one thin orange half-wheel at the rim and serve without additional fruit or herbs.
Tasting profile
What does Great Northern 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
Great Northern questions
What is in a Great Northern?
Kokto’s build uses aquavit, aromatized wine, triple sec, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
How long does a Great Northern 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 Great Northern 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 Great Northern 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/3593/great-northern · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





