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Shaken · 1 serving

Across the Pacific

Meaghan Dorman's rum and amaro sour with lime, orgeat, and crushed-ice dilution.

Short answer

Across the Pacific is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, overproof rum, amaro, lime juice, and orgeat. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Across the Pacific 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
Across the Pacific ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Overproof rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wheel and one light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Across the Pacific

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, prepare clean crushed ice, one small thin lime wheel, and a tiny amount of whole nutmeg for grating.

  2. 02

    Measure the aged rum, overproof rum, amaro, fresh lime juice, and orgeat into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the almond-rum sour is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass filled to the rim with clean crushed ice.

  6. 06

    Apply one very light nutmeg dusting, add the single small lime wheel at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Across the Pacific 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Across the Pacific questions

What is in a Across the Pacific?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, overproof rum, amaro, lime juice, and orgeat.

How long does a Across the Pacific take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Across the Pacific prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Across the Pacific 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 B144https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13480/across-the-pacific · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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