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Shaken · 1 serving

X.Y.Z.

A crisp white-rum sour in classic Sidecar proportions with orange liqueur, fresh lemon, and a restrained bitter accent.

Short answer

X.Y.Z. is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, saline solution, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

X.Y.Z. 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
X.Y.Z. ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz18 parts
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz9 parts
Rich Simple Syrup2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Saline Solution1 dash———
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow orange zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make X.Y.Z.

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow strip of orange zest for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml white rum, 22.5 ml triple sec, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 2.5 ml rich simple syrup, one dash saline, and one dash orange bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the drink is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or citrus pulp enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single orange twist over the surface, place it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does X.Y.Z. taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (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
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

X.Y.Z. questions

What is in a X.Y.Z.?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, triple sec, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, saline solution, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a X.Y.Z. 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 X.Y.Z. 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 X.Y.Z. 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 B192https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11753/xyz · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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