1 serving
Pignut Hedgerow Highball 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 gin | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 8 parts |
 Apple juiceUse a tart, cloudy apple juice. | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 10 parts |
 HoneyOne teaspoon converted to 5 ml. | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
 Blackberry JamOne teaspoon converted to 5 ml. | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
 ThymeEach piece is one small fresh thyme sprig as specified by the source. | 2 piece | — | — | — |
 Sparkling wineUse enough chilled sparkling wine to top a small ice-filled highball; 60 ml is the governed measured serve. | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 12 parts |
 Blackberry (optional) | 1 piece | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one ripe blackberry on a short plain pick
Method
How to make Pignut Hedgerow Highball
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one highball glass and prepare exactly one ripe blackberry on a short plain pick.
- 02
Measure gin, cloudy apple juice, honey, and blackberry preserve into a shaker filled with ice.
- 03
Add two small thyme sprigs and shake hard for about ten seconds so the honey and preserve dissolve.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled highball filled with fresh clear cubed ice.
- 05
Top with chilled sparkling wine and stir once gently.
- 06
Add the single blackberry garnish and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Pignut Hedgerow Highball 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
Pignut Hedgerow Highball questions
What is in a Pignut Hedgerow Highball?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, apple juice, honey, blackberry jam, thyme, and sparkling wine, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Pignut Hedgerow Highball 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 Pignut Hedgerow Highball prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Pignut Hedgerow Highball 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 B231https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/sep/04/hedgerow-highball-recipe-cocktail-of-the-week-pignut · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved