1 serving
Lonsdale 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 | 4 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Basil | 3 piece | — | — | — |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Apple juice | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 5 parts |
Apple | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one tiny basil leaf and one very thin small apple slice
Method
How to make Lonsdale
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and prepare exactly one tiny basil leaf with one very thin small apple slice for the garnish.
- 02
Add the gin and honey syrup to a shaker and stir until the honey syrup is fully dispersed.
- 03
Tear three fresh basil leaves into the shaker, then add the lemon juice and cloudy unsweetened apple juice.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled Collins glass so basil pieces and ice fragments are removed; do not top with soda.
- 06
Secure the single tiny basil leaf and thin apple slice together at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Lonsdale 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
Lonsdale questions
What is in a Lonsdale?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, honey syrup, basil, lemon juice, apple juice, and apple.
How long does a Lonsdale take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale 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 B128https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2473/lonsdale · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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