1 serving
Castaway 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) | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Coffee Liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Pineapple Juice | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 4 parts |
Garnish: Exactly one small pineapple wedge and one dark-red cocktail cherry on one short plain pick
Method
How to make Castaway
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one tall Collins glass and prepare the restrained pineapple-and-cherry garnish.
- 02
Measure light gold column rum, coffee liqueur, and unsweetened pineapple juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with hard ice and shake vigorously until very cold and aerated.
- 04
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh crushed ice.
- 05
Strain the cocktail over the crushed ice.
- 06
Add the single pineapple wedge and single cherry pick, then serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Castaway taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Castaway questions
What is in a Castaway?
Kokto’s build uses light gold column rum (1–3 years), coffee liqueur, and pineapple juice.
How long does a Castaway 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 Castaway prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Castaway 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 B224https://cocktailpartyapp.com/drinks/castaway/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved