1 serving
Northern Garden 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 | 35 ml | 3.5 cl | 1.2 oz | 2.8 parts |
 Elderflower Liqueur | 12.5 ml | 1.3 cl | 0.4 oz | 1 part |
 Elderflower Cordial | 12.5 ml | 1.3 cl | 0.4 oz | 1 part |
 Cucumber | 4 slice | — | — | — |
 Mint | 4 leaf | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one thin cucumber slice clipped neatly at the rim
Method
How to make Northern Garden
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe and reserve exactly one thin cucumber slice for the rim.
- 02
Muddle three cucumber slices gently in the base of a shaker.
- 03
Add gin, elderflower liqueur, elderflower cordial, and four fresh mint leaves.
- 04
Fill the shaker with ice and shake firmly until cold.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled coupe so cucumber pulp and mint fragments are removed.
- 06
Clip the reserved cucumber slice neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Northern Garden taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Northern Garden questions
What is in a Northern Garden?
Kokto’s build uses gin, elderflower liqueur, elderflower cordial, cucumber, and mint.
How long does a Northern Garden 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 Northern Garden 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 Northern Garden 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 B205https://www.thecaterer.com/indepth/northern-garden-northcotes-herbaceous-start-to-the-summer · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved