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Shaken · 1 serving

Savoy Tango

The Savoy's historic equal-parts cocktail of apple brandy and sloe gin, adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 specification.

Short answer

Savoy Tango is a shaken cocktail made with apple brandy, sloe gin, and apple. 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

Savoy Tango 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
Savoy Tango ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Apple brandy40 ml4 cl1.4 oz1 part
Sloe gin40 ml4 cl1.4 oz1 part
Apple1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one very thin small dehydrated red-skinned apple slice floating on the surface

Method

How to make Savoy Tango

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and prepare exactly one very thin small dehydrated red-skinned apple slice.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts apple brandy and sloe gin into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the deep-red mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Float exactly one restrained dehydrated apple slice flat on the surface and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Savoy Tango taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Savoy Tango questions

What is in a Savoy Tango?

Kokto’s build uses apple brandy, sloe gin, and apple.

How long does a Savoy Tango 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 Savoy Tango 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 Savoy Tango 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 B114https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10634/savoy-tango · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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