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Shaken · 1 serving

Resolute

A 1930 Savoy sour in which London dry gin, apricot liqueur, and fresh lemon form a simple, harmonious trio.

Short answer

Resolute is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Resolute 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
Resolute ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Apricot liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Resolute

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, apricot liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the drink is very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Resolute taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Resolute questions

What is in a Resolute?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, and lemon.

How long does a Resolute 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 Resolute prepared?

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

Is a Resolute 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 B116https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1670/resolute · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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