1 serving
Persephone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applejack | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Sloe gin | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Persephone
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist for garnish.
- 02
Measure the applejack, sweet vermouth, sloe gin, fresh lemon juice, and rich syrup into a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the ruby mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments or citrus pulp.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist over the drink, rest it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Persephone taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Persephone questions
What is in a Persephone?
Kokto’s build uses applejack, sweet vermouth, sloe gin, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and lemon.
How long does a Persephone 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 Persephone prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Persephone 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 B149https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/23191/persephone · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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