1 serving
Verboten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
 Grapefruit liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: One cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Verboten
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure gin, grapefruit liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe, combine the gin, grapefruit liqueur, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice in a shaker with solid ice, shake hard for 10–15 seconds until cold, fine-strain into the coupe, then add exactly one dark-red cocktail cherry on a short pick.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Verboten 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.
Quick answers
Verboten questions
What is in a Verboten?
Kokto’s build uses gin, grapefruit liqueur, orange juice, and lemon juice.
How long does a Verboten 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 Verboten 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 Verboten 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 B060https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=603 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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