1 serving
Perfect Word 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 ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2.7 parts |
Aromatized WineSource suggests this bottle (not required): Lillet Blanc (source example) | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.3 parts |
White Bitter AperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Bitter Bianco | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.3 parts |
Lemon Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one tiny fresh lime wedge at the rim
Method
How to make Perfect Word
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one tiny fresh lime wedge.
- 02
Measure the gin, elderflower liqueur, aromatized wine, white bitter aperitif, lime juice, and lemon juice into a shaker. Add only the merest pinch of salt, the source's alternative to three drops of saline.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the pale mixture is very cold and balanced by dilution.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice chips.
- 06
Place the single tiny lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Perfect Word 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
Perfect Word questions
What is in a Perfect Word?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, elderflower liqueur, aromatized wine, white bitter aperitif, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and lime.
How long does a Perfect Word take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Perfect Word 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 Perfect Word 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 B159https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37349/perfect-word · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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