1 serving
Royal Smile 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 | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Apple brandy | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
Grenadine | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Royal Smile
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist for garnish.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, apple brandy, lemon juice, rich syrup, and grenadine into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the apple-led sour is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the drink.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist over the surface, rest it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Royal Smile 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.
Quick answers
Royal Smile questions
What is in a Royal Smile?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, apple brandy, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, grenadine, and lemon.
How long does a Royal Smile 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 Royal Smile 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 Royal Smile 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 B149https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1704/royal-smile · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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