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Shaken · 1 serving

Happy Bastard

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tonic water, gin, brandy.

Short answer

Happy Bastard is a shaken cocktail made with tonic water, gin, brandy, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Happy Bastard 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
Happy Bastard ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tonic Water45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Brandy22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Ginger syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Elderflower Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Happy Bastard

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure tonic water, gin, brandy, ginger syrup, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Happy Bastard 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Happy Bastard questions

What is in a Happy Bastard?

Kokto’s build uses tonic water, gin, brandy, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur.

How long does a Happy Bastard 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 Happy Bastard 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 Happy Bastard 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 B006https://punchdrink.com/recipes/happy-bastard/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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