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Stirred · 1 serving

Cradle to The Grave

A balanced stirred cocktail combining jamaican rum, artichoke amaro, oloroso sherry.

Short answer

Cradle to The Grave is a stirred cocktail made with jamaican rum, artichoke amaro, oloroso sherry, allspice dram, and saline solution. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cradle to The Grave 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
Cradle to The Grave ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Artichoke Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Oloroso sherry15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Allspice Dram7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Saline Solution2 dash———

Garnish: Light grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Cradle to The Grave

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and keep a whole nutmeg and fine grater ready for the final aroma.

  2. 02

    Measure the Jamaican rum, artichoke amaro, oloroso sherry, allspice dram, and saline solution into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every piece of mixing ice behind.

  5. 05

    Grate only a light, even dusting of fresh nutmeg over the surface; do not leave a whole spice garnish.

  6. 06

    Check the rim and stem are clean, then serve immediately while aromatic.

Tasting profile

What does Cradle to The Grave taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Cradle to The Grave questions

What is in a Cradle to The Grave?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, artichoke amaro, oloroso sherry, allspice dram, and saline solution.

How long does a Cradle to The Grave 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 Cradle to The Grave prepared?

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

Is a Cradle to The Grave 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 B032https://punchdrink.com/recipes/cradle-to-the-grave/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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