1 serving
Reality Check 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Raspberry | 5 piece | — | — | — |
Grain vodka | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2.7 parts |
Herbal liqueur | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2.7 parts |
Lime Juice | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lager | 82.5 ml | 8.3 cl | 2.8 oz | 11 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.3 parts |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lime zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Reality Check
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear pint-style highball, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and cut exactly one short narrow lime zest twist.
- 02
Place five fresh raspberries in a shaker and muddle gently until their juice is released without crushing the seeds excessively.
- 03
Add 20 ml grain vodka, 20 ml herbal liqueur, 7.5 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml rich simple syrup, and one dash aromatic bitters; keep the lager separate.
- 04
Add solid cold ice, seal, and shake the non-carbonated mixture hard for 10 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled glass over fresh cubed ice, then slowly add 82.5 ml chilled dry lager and lift once gently with a bar spoon.
- 06
Express the single lime twist over the surface, affix it at the rim, and serve without a straw or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Reality Check 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
Reality Check questions
What is in a Reality Check?
Kokto’s build uses raspberry, grain vodka, herbal liqueur, lime juice, lager, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and lime.
How long does a Reality Check take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Reality Check prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Reality Check 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 B189https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3321/reality-check · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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