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Shaken · 1 serving

Cuban Island

A balanced shaken cocktail combining white rum, dry vermouth, lemon juice.

Short answer

Cuban Island is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cuban Island 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
Cuban Island ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Cuban Island

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass thoroughly and prepare a fine strainer.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, dry vermouth, fresh lemon juice, and rich simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the tin is frosted and the citrus is fully integrated.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping ice chips and lemon pulp out of the drink.

  6. 06

    Confirm the surface is clean, leave the cocktail ungarnished, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Cuban Island 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cuban Island questions

What is in a Cuban Island?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Cuban Island 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 Cuban Island 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 Cuban Island 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 B024https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/607/cuban-island · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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