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Shaken · 1 serving

Imperial Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining lime juice, gin, orange aperitif.

Short answer

Imperial Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with lime juice, gin, and orange aperitif. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Imperial Cocktail 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
Imperial Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Lime Juice40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts
Gin20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Orange aperitif40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Imperial Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure lime juice, gin, orange aperitif 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 the fresh lime juice, gin, and orange aperitif hard with ice for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Imperial Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Imperial Cocktail questions

What is in a Imperial Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses lime juice, gin, and orange aperitif.

How long does a Imperial Cocktail take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Imperial Cocktail prepared?

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

Is a Imperial Cocktail 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 B049https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=12706 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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