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Shaken · 1 serving

Drunk in the August Sun

A balanced shaken cocktail combining falernum, manzanilla sherry, pineapple juice.

Short answer

Drunk in the August Sun is a shaken cocktail made with falernum, manzanilla sherry, pineapple juice, overproof rum, and cream of coconut. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Drunk in the August Sun 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
Drunk in the August Sun ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Falernum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Manzanilla sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Pineapple Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Overproof rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Cream of coconut15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Drunk in the August Sun

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass and prepare enough fresh crushed ice to fill it neatly.

  2. 02

    Measure the overproof rum, manzanilla sherry, falernum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until cold and fully integrated.

  4. 04

    Pack the chilled rocks glass neatly with fresh crushed ice while keeping the top controlled.

  5. 05

    Strain the cocktail evenly over the crushed ice without carrying across spent shaker ice.

  6. 06

    Confirm the drink remains below the rim, add no garnish, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Drunk in the August Sun taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) 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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Drunk in the August Sun questions

What is in a Drunk in the August Sun?

Kokto’s build uses falernum, manzanilla sherry, pineapple juice, overproof rum, and cream of coconut.

How long does a Drunk in the August Sun 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 Drunk in the August Sun prepared?

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

Is a Drunk in the August Sun 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 B037https://punchdrink.com/recipes/drunk-in-the-august-sun/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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