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Shaken · 1 serving

Union Jack Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining gin, sloe gin, grenadine.

Short answer

Union Jack Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with gin, sloe gin, and grenadine. 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

Union Jack Cocktail 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
Union Jack Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Sloe gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Grenadine2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Union Jack Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure gin, sloe gin, grenadine 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 coupe. Add the gin, sloe gin, and accurately measured half-teaspoon of grenadine to a shaker with solid ice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, let coarse bubbles settle, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Union Jack Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Union Jack Cocktail questions

What is in a Union Jack Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sloe gin, and grenadine.

How long does a Union Jack Cocktail 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 Union Jack Cocktail 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 Union Jack Cocktail 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 B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=20 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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