1 serving
London Calling 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 | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 3.3 parts |
 Fino Sherry | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short grapefruit twist
Method
How to make London Calling
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short thin grapefruit twist with very little white pith.
- 02
Measure the gin, fino sherry, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and orange bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard until the drink is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments reach the glass.
- 06
Express the grapefruit oils over the drink, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does London Calling 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
London Calling questions
What is in a London Calling?
Kokto’s build uses gin, fino sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters.
How long does a London Calling 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 London Calling 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 London Calling 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 B079https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1184/london-calling · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved