1 serving
Cool Carlos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dark Rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 9 parts |
Cranberry Juice | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 12 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 12 parts |
Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Triple Sec | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Pineapple | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One small pineapple wedge, one thin orange half-wheel, and one cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Cool Carlos
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the collins thoroughly, prepare the One small pineapple wedge, one thin orange half-wheel, and one cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure dark rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, triple sec, pineapple, orange, cocktail cherry accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Fill a chilled Collins glass with clear ice. Shake the dark rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice with ice for 10–15 seconds, strain into the glass, float the triple sec, then arrange exactly one small pineapple wedge, one thin orange half-wheel, and one dark cherry compactly at the rim; use no straw or extra garnish.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled collins so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with One small pineapple wedge, one thin orange half-wheel, and one cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Cool Carlos 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.
Quick answers
Cool Carlos questions
What is in a Cool Carlos?
Kokto’s build uses dark rum, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, triple sec, pineapple, orange, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Cool Carlos 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 Cool Carlos 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 Cool Carlos 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 B056https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=5 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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