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Shaken · 1 serving

White Lion Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining lemon juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters.

Short answer

White Lion Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with lemon juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, grenadine, and white rum. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

White Lion 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
White Lion Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz12 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Grenadine2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make White Lion 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 lemon juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, grenadine, white rum 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 fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, two dashes of aromatic bitters, half-teaspoon of grenadine, and white rum to a shaker with solid ice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, allow coarse bubbles to 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 White Lion Cocktail 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

White Lion Cocktail questions

What is in a White Lion Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses lemon juice, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, grenadine, and white rum.

How long does a White Lion Cocktail 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 White Lion 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 White Lion 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 B067https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=586 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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