1 serving
Vodka Sour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vodka | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 24 parts |
Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 12 parts |
Simple Syrup | 2.5 ml | 0.3 cl | 0.1 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Vodka Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup 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 sour glass, combine the vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with solid ice, shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold, fine-strain into the sour glass, then add exactly one small thin lemon half-wheel and one dark-red cocktail cherry together on a short pick.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Vodka Sour 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
Vodka Sour questions
What is in a Vodka Sour?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
How long does a Vodka Sour 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 Vodka Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Vodka Sour 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=116 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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