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Shaken · 1 serving

The Business

Sasha Petraske's crisp gin sour replacing lemon with lime beside rich honey syrup.

Short answer

The Business is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and honey syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Business 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
The Business ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Honey Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: One short lime twist

Method

How to make The Business

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short thin lime twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously until the honey is fully integrated and the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils over the drink, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does The Business 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

The Business questions

What is in a The Business?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, and honey syrup.

How long does a The Business take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a The Business 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 The Business 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 B077https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3088/the-business · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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