1 serving
London Sour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blended Scotch whisky | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 12 parts |
Orange Juice | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 15 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Orgeat | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Mint | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin orange half-wheel and one compact upright mint sprig
Method
How to make London Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one Collins glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, cut one small thin orange half-wheel, and select one compact mint sprig.
- 02
Measure the blended Scotch, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, orgeat, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the citrus mixture is very cold and lightly aerated.
- 05
Strain into the chilled Collins glass filled with fresh clear ice, keeping the liquid below the rim.
- 06
Arrange the single compact orange half-wheel and single mint sprig at the rim and serve without a straw.
Tasting profile
What does London Sour 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
London Sour questions
What is in a London Sour?
Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, orange juice, lemon juice, orgeat, rich simple syrup, orange, and mint.
How long does a London Sour 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 Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a London Sour 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 B150https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3582/london-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







