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Shaken · 1 serving

Vodka Sour

A balanced shaken cocktail combining vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup.

Short answer

Vodka Sour is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Vodka Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz24 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 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.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the One small lemon half-wheel and one cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup 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 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.

  5. 05

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

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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