1 serving
St Clair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gin | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.3 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.3 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Soda Water | 70 ml | 7 cl | 2.4 oz | 3.5 parts |
Grapefruit | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very narrow red-grapefruit-zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make St Clair
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one flute and prepare exactly one very narrow red-grapefruit-zest twist.
- 02
Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and red grapefruit juice to a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for ten seconds.
- 04
Double-strain the still mixture into the chilled flute.
- 05
Add 70 ml chilled soda water gently without shaking away the carbonation.
- 06
Set the single grapefruit-zest twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does St Clair taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
St Clair questions
What is in a St Clair?
Kokto’s build uses gin, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, soda water, and grapefruit.
How long does a St Clair take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a St Clair prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a flute. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a St Clair 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 B205https://www.thecaterer.com/indepth/cocktail-recipe-a-sweet-and-sour-st-clair · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





