1 serving
Swamp Water 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Basil | 4 leaf | — | — | — |
Green Chartreuse | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 105 ml | 10.5 cl | 3.6 oz | 7 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Daiquiri Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge and one small fresh basil leaf together at the rim
Method
How to make Swamp Water
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear narrow Collins glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and reserve one small basil leaf with one small thin lime wedge for the garnish.
- 02
Place three fresh basil leaves in the base of a shaker and press them gently just enough to release their aroma without shredding them.
- 03
Add 40 ml green Chartreuse, 105 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, one dash Daiquiri bitters, and one dash saline solution.
- 04
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.
- 05
Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear cubed ice, leaving comfortable space below the rim.
- 06
Tuck the single lime wedge and reserved basil leaf together at the rim and serve without pineapple, a straw, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Swamp Water taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Swamp Water questions
What is in a Swamp Water?
Kokto’s build uses basil, green chartreuse, pineapple juice, lime juice, daiquiri bitters, saline solution, and lime.
How long does a Swamp Water take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Swamp Water prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Swamp Water 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 B200https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1908/swamp-water · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







