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Shaken · 1 serving

Bolo

A concise rum sour brightened by both lime and orange and balanced with simple syrup.

Short answer

Bolo is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bolo 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
Bolo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Orange Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bolo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one cocktail glass and prepare No garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure every ingredient accurately into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until cold and fine-strain without adding a garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain as specified into the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bolo taste like?

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

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Bolo questions

What is in a Bolo?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup.

How long does a Bolo 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 Bolo prepared?

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

Is a Bolo 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 B220https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/bolo/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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