1 serving
Ancient Mariner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Demerara rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Dark Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Allspice Dram | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Lime wedge and mint sprig
Method
How to make Ancient Mariner
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a double rocks glass, cut one small lime wedge, and select one compact mint sprig.
- 02
Measure the Demerara rum, dark rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and allspice dram into a shaker.
- 03
Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Fill the chilled glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the cocktail over it.
- 05
Add a little more crushed ice if needed, keeping the top neat and below the rim.
- 06
Place the lime wedge and mint sprig securely together at the rim and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Ancient Mariner taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Ancient Mariner questions
What is in a Ancient Mariner?
Kokto’s build uses demerara rum, dark rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and allspice dram.
How long does a Ancient Mariner 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 Ancient Mariner 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 Ancient Mariner 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 B027https://punchdrink.com/recipes/ancient-mariner/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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