1 serving
Summer Spruce UP 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 ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Dry curaçaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferrand Dry Curaçao | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 2 parts |
Orange Juice | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 2.5 parts |
Lemon Juice | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Summer Spruce UP
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, dry orange curaçao, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice into a clean shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the citrus mixture is thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no pulp or ice fragments remain on the surface.
- 06
Express the single compact orange twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Summer Spruce UP 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
Summer Spruce UP questions
What is in a Summer Spruce UP?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, dry curaçao, orange juice, lemon juice, and orange.
How long does a Summer Spruce UP 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 Summer Spruce UP 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 Summer Spruce UP 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 B159https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36331/summer-spruce-up · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





