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Shaken · 1 serving

Prince Charles Don't Surf

David Kinsey's low-proof Army and Navy riff with gin, orgeat, lemon, bitters, and blonde ale.

Short answer

Prince Charles Don't Surf is a shaken cocktail made with gin, orgeat, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, ale, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Prince Charles Don't Surf 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
Prince Charles Don't Surf ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Ale120 ml12 cl4.1 oz8 parts
Lemon1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lemon wheel

Method

How to make Prince Charles Don't Surf

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear highball glass, prepare fresh cubed ice, and cut exactly one small thin lemon wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, orgeat, fresh lemon juice, and one dash of aromatic bitters into a shaker, keeping the ale separate.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake for 10 seconds until the non-carbonated base is thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Strain the base into the chilled highball over fresh cubed ice.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with chilled blonde ale and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon; never shake the carbonated beer.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one small lemon wheel and serve without straw, herbs, extra citrus, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Prince Charles Don't Surf 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Prince Charles Don't Surf questions

What is in a Prince Charles Don't Surf?

Kokto’s build uses gin, orgeat, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, ale, and lemon.

How long does a Prince Charles Don't Surf 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 Prince Charles Don't Surf 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 Prince Charles Don't Surf 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 B100https://imbibemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Imbibe_LowABVCocktails.pdf · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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