1 serving
Igloo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 48 parts |
Crème de Violette | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 8 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 12 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 4 parts |
Crème de menthe | 1.25 ml | 0.1 cl | 0 oz | 1 part |
Absinthe | 1.25 ml | 0.1 cl | 0 oz | 1 part |
Chilled Water (optional) | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 4 parts |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Igloo
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure 60 ml London dry gin, 10 ml crème de violette, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 5 ml rich syrup, 1.25 ml white crème de menthe, and 1.25 ml absinthe into a shaker.
- 03
Add 5 ml chilled water only when using unusually dry ice, then fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the floral sour is thoroughly chilled, lightly aerated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the pale surface remains free of ice chips.
- 06
Express the lemon oils over the drink, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without flowers, mint leaves, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Igloo 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
Igloo questions
What is in a Igloo?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, crème de menthe, absinthe, and lemon, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Igloo take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Igloo 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 Igloo 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 B195https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/9983/igloo · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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