1 serving
Word Up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Crème de menthe | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Maraschino Liqueur | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Lime | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Mint | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wheel studded with one very short mint tip
Method
How to make Word Up
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and prepare exactly one small thin lime wheel plus one very short mint tip.
- 02
Measure equal parts London dry gin, green creme de menthe, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until the equal-parts mixture is thoroughly chilled and integrated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, removing every ice fragment.
- 06
Pass the short mint tip through the lime wheel, rest the compact garnish at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Word Up taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Word Up questions
What is in a Word Up?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, crème de menthe, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, lime, and mint.
How long does a Word Up take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Word Up 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 Word Up 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10312/word-up · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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