1 serving
Slow & Unsteady 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 | 2 parts |
Yellow Chartreuse | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Basil | 6 leaf | — | — | — |
Egg White | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small flat basil leaf and exactly three tiny aromatic-bitters dots
Method
How to make Slow & Unsteady
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe, reserve exactly one small flat basil leaf, and select five additional fresh basil leaves for the shaker.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, yellow herbal liqueur, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, five basil leaves, and egg white into a shaker.
- 03
Add solid cold ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, then strain the mixture back into the empty shaker.
- 04
Dry-shake without ice for another 12–15 seconds until fully emulsified with a fine restrained foam.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface settles smooth and free of basil fragments.
- 06
Float the single reserved basil leaf centrally, add exactly three tiny bitters dots in one neat line, and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Slow & Unsteady taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Slow & Unsteady questions
What is in a Slow & Unsteady?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, yellow chartreuse, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, basil, egg white, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Slow & Unsteady take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Slow & Unsteady 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 Slow & Unsteady alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B136https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10031/slow-and-unsteady · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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