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Shaken · 1 serving

Surf Rider

A balanced shaken cocktail combining vodka, sweet vermouth, orange juice.

Short answer

Surf Rider is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, sweet vermouth, orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine, orange, and cocktail cherry. 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

Surf Rider 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
Surf Rider ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka90 ml9 cl3 oz36 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Orange Juice120 ml12 cl4.1 oz48 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Grenadine2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Surf Rider

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, sweet vermouth, orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine, orange, cocktail cherry accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a large coupe. Shake the vodka, sweet vermouth, orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine with solid ice for 10–15 seconds. Fine-strain into the coupe in two controlled pours, then group exactly one small thin orange half-wheel and one small dark-red cherry at the rim.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Surf Rider taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Surf Rider questions

What is in a Surf Rider?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, sweet vermouth, orange juice, lemon juice, grenadine, orange, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Surf Rider 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 Surf Rider 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 Surf Rider 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 B067https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=227 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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