1 serving
Zuzu's Petals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bison Grass Vodka | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Gentian aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Celery bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Zuzu's Petals
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 bison-grass vodka, gentian aperitif, elderflower liqueur, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime juice, rich simple syrup, and celery bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the pale bittersweet mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the drink remains clean and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Express the single compact lemon twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without petals, flowers, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Zuzu's Petals 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
Zuzu's Petals questions
What is in a Zuzu's Petals?
Kokto’s build uses bison grass vodka, gentian aperitif, elderflower liqueur, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, rich simple syrup, celery bitters, and lemon.
How long does a Zuzu's Petals 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 Zuzu's Petals 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 Zuzu's Petals 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 B153https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3589/zuzus-petals-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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