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Shaken · 1 serving

Sunflower

Sam Ross's floral 2008 Corpse Reviver-style sour with gin, elderflower liqueur, orange curaçao, lemon, and an absinthe rinse.

Short answer

Sunflower is a shaken cocktail made with absinthe, gin, orange curaçao, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sunflower 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
Sunflower ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Absinthe2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Orange curaçao22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Elderflower Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Sunflower

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, add the absinthe, swirl to coat the interior completely, and discard the excess.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, orange curaçao, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the equal-parts mixture is cold, lightly aerated, and balanced.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe so the surface is clean and free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express one short lemon twist over the drink, rest it compactly at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Sunflower 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sunflower questions

What is in a Sunflower?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, gin, orange curaçao, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.

How long does a Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 B075https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5807/sunflower · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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