Sylvain's Rat Race cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

Sylvain's Rat Race

Noelle Wilcox and Chris Zulueta's refreshing highball with cachaca, sloe gin, lime, rosemary syrup, and soda.

Short answer

Sylvain's Rat Race is a shaken cocktail made with cachaça, sloe gin, lime juice, rosemary syrup, soda water, and rosemary. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sylvain's Rat Race 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
Sylvain's Rat Race ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cachaça30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Sloe gin30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Rosemary Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Rosemary1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short fresh rosemary sprig

Method

How to make Sylvain's Rat Race

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear Collins glass, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready exactly one short rosemary sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the cachaca, sloe gin, lime juice, and rosemary syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake until cold; do not add the carbonated soda water to the shaker.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clean ice cubes.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with the measured soda water and give one gentle lift with a barspoon.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly the single short fresh rosemary sprig.

Tasting profile

What does Sylvain's Rat Race 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Sylvain's Rat Race questions

What is in a Sylvain's Rat Race?

Kokto’s build uses cachaça, sloe gin, lime juice, rosemary syrup, soda water, and rosemary.

How long does a Sylvain's Rat Race 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 Sylvain's Rat Race prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Sylvain's Rat Race 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 B103https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/sylvains-rat-race-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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