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Built · 1 serving

Rail Splitter

A balanced built cocktail combining simple syrup, lemon juice, ginger ale.

Short answer

Rail Splitter is a built cocktail made with simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger ale. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rail Splitter 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
Rail Splitter ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Ginger Ale150 ml15 cl5.1 oz15 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Rail Splitter

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure simple syrup, lemon juice, ginger ale accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Add the simple syrup and fresh lemon juice to a chilled tall glass and stir until fully combined, fill the glass with fresh clear cubed ice, top slowly with chilled ginger ale, stir once very gently to preserve carbonation, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Rail Splitter taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Rail Splitter questions

What is in a Rail Splitter?

Kokto’s build uses simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger ale.

How long does a Rail Splitter take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Rail Splitter prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Rail Splitter 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 B051https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=12630 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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