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Shaken · 1 serving

Ancient Mariner

A balanced shaken cocktail combining demerara rum, dark rum, lime juice.

Short answer

Ancient Mariner is a shaken cocktail made with demerara rum, dark rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and allspice dram. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Ancient Mariner ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Demerara rum30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Dark Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Allspice Dram7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Lime wedge and mint sprig

Method

How to make Ancient Mariner

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass, cut one small lime wedge, and select one compact mint sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the Demerara rum, dark rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and allspice dram into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled glass with fresh crushed ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  5. 05

    Add a little more crushed ice if needed, keeping the top neat and below the rim.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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