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Shaken · 1 serving

Crosstree

A bright overproof-rum sour with bianco vermouth, pineapple, lime, vanilla, and a dash of absinthe.

Short answer

Crosstree is a shaken cocktail made with overproof rum, blanc vermouth, pineapple juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, absinthe, and pineapple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Crosstree 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
Crosstree ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Blanc Vermouth25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Pineapple Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Lime Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz5 parts
Vanilla syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Pineapple1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin restrained pineapple wedge

Method

How to make Crosstree

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin restrained pineapple wedge without leaves.

  2. 02

    Measure the overproof rum, blanc vermouth, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, vanilla syrup, and absinthe into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously until the pineapple mixture is thoroughly chilled and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or fruit fibres enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Set the single small pineapple wedge neatly at the rim and serve without leaves or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Crosstree taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and freshness (5/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Crosstree questions

What is in a Crosstree?

Kokto’s build uses overproof rum, blanc vermouth, pineapple juice, lime juice, vanilla syrup, absinthe, and pineapple.

How long does a Crosstree take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Crosstree 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 Crosstree 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 B127https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11566/crosstree · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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