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Shaken · 1 serving

Perfect Word

A floral Last Word variation combining gin, elderflower, aromatized wine, white bitter aperitif, and two fresh citrus juices.

Short answer

Perfect Word is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, elderflower liqueur, aromatized wine, white bitter aperitif, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Perfect Word ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Elderflower Liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Aromatized WineSource suggests this bottle (not required): Lillet Blanc (source example)10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
White Bitter AperitifSource suggests this bottle (not required): Luxardo Bitter Bianco7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Salt1 pinch———
Lime1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one tiny fresh lime wedge.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the pale mixture is very cold and balanced by dilution.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice chips.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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