Cable Car cocktail on a dark studio backgroundPublished recipe

Shaken · 1 serving

Cable Car

A balanced shaken cocktail combining spiced rum, lemon juice, triple sec.

Short answer

Cable Car is a shaken cocktail made with spiced rum, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cable Car 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
Cable Car ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Spiced rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Cinnamon-sugar rim and orange twist

Method

How to make Cable Car

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, moisten only its outer rim, and coat it evenly with cinnamon sugar.

  2. 02

    Measure the spiced rum, fresh lemon juice, orange curaçao, and simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the prepared coupe without disturbing the rim.

  5. 05

    Express a short orange twist over the surface of the drink.

  6. 06

    Place the twist securely at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Cable Car 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

Cable Car questions

What is in a Cable Car?

Kokto’s build uses spiced rum, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.

How long does a Cable Car 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 Cable Car prepared?

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

Is a Cable Car 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 B026https://punchdrink.com/recipes/cable-car/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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