Cocktail ingredient ideas

Xanthan gum: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with xanthan gum, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Hawaiian Eye and Bahia use xanthan gum. Hawaiian Eye lists 0.25 teaspoon for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto recipe catalogHow we review recipes

Page updated . Recipe quantities retain the catalog review date above.

See all 2 recipes
Xanthan gum cocktail ingredient on a transparent background

Ingredient image · Cocktail App project owner

At a glance

Start with Hawaiian Eye

Hawaiian Eye takes about 5 minutes and lists 0.25 teaspoon of xanthan gum.

A balanced blended cocktail combining aged rum, white rum, falernum.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Make Hawaiian Eye
Recipes to explore2
Required in1
Optional in1
Methods represented1

Measurements and preparation

How much xanthan gum should you use?

Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.

Find your next drink

2 cocktails using Xanthan gum

Choose a drink by amount, method and preparation time. Open a card for all ingredients, measurements, steps and its tasting profile.

Build your ingredient list

What to mix with xanthan gum

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Quick answers

Xanthan gum cocktail questions

Which cocktails use xanthan gum?

Hawaiian Eye and Bahia use xanthan gum. Hawaiian Eye lists 0.25 teaspoon for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much xanthan gum do I need for a cocktail?

Hawaiian Eye lists 0.25 teaspoon for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Hawaiian Eye?

Alongside xanthan gum, the required ingredients for Hawaiian Eye are 40 ml aged rum, 20 ml white rum, 20 ml falernum, 20 ml lime juice, and 15 ml rich simple syrup. Its blended preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is xanthan gum required or optional?

Xanthan gum is required in 1 of the 2 linked recipes and optional in 1. Optional entries are labeled on the recipe cards; check the preparation note to see their role in that drink.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

Your bar, your next drink

Keep the ingredients. Find the possibilities.

Use Kokto to organize your home bar, find recipes you can make and see what one more ingredient unlocks.

Explore the Kokto app
GET IT ONGoogle Play