1 serving
Yacht Club 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
White Rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Apricot liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Yacht Club
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure the lightly aged filtered rum, sweet vermouth, and apricot liqueur into a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the pale amber drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Yacht Club taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Yacht Club questions
What is in a Yacht Club?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, sweet vermouth, apricot liqueur, and lemon.
How long does a Yacht Club 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 Yacht Club prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Yacht Club 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 B145https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2111/yacht-club · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




