1 serving
Carousel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Light Gold Column Rum (1–3 Years)Source suggests this bottle (not required): Don Q Gold | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 10 parts |
Dulce de Leche | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Pedro Ximénez sherrySource suggests this bottle (not required): Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Banana liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard Banane du Brésil | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: A restrained dark chocolate half-rim only
Method
How to make Carousel
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one Nick and Nora glass and coat only half its rim with a thin layer of melted dark chocolate.
- 02
Measure light gold column rum, dulce de leche, PX sherry, banana liqueur, lemon juice, and one pinch of sea salt into a shaker.
- 03
Stir briefly without ice so the thick dulce de leche disperses into the liquid ingredients.
- 04
Fill the shaker with hard ice and shake vigorously until very cold and evenly emulsified.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled prepared glass without touching the chocolate half-rim.
- 06
Inspect for a smooth caramel surface and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Carousel taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Carousel questions
What is in a Carousel?
Kokto’s build uses light gold column rum (1–3 years), dulce de leche, pedro ximénez sherry, banana liqueur, lemon juice, and salt.
How long does a Carousel take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Carousel 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 Carousel 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 B223https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3903/carousel · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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