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Shaken · 1 serving

Papa George

Simon Difford's Greek-spirit riff on the Frank Sullivan with triple sec, quinquina, aromatized wine, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

Papa George is a shaken cocktail made with brandy, triple sec, quinquina, lemon juice, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Papa George 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
Papa George ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Brandy30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Quinquina25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.7 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Papa George

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the brandy, triple sec, blanc quinquina, aromatized wine, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and evenly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice to the serving glass.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Papa George 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Papa George questions

What is in a Papa George?

Kokto’s build uses brandy, triple sec, quinquina, lemon juice, and lemon.

How long does a Papa George 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 Papa George 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 Papa George 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 B111https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/35050/papa-george · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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