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Stirred · 1 serving

El Coco

A dry, rum-forward stirred drink softened by coconut water and the merest touch of lime and rich syrup.

Short answer

El Coco is a stirred cocktail made with white rum, coconut water, rich simple syrup, lime juice, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

El Coco 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
El Coco ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Coconut Water30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lime Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lime zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make El Coco

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one short narrow lime zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml white rum, 30 ml coconut water, 5 ml rich syrup, and 5 ml fresh lime juice into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the clear mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils over the drink, affix the single compact twist at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does El Coco taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

El Coco questions

What is in a El Coco?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, coconut water, rich simple syrup, lime juice, and lime.

How long does a El Coco 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 El Coco 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 El Coco 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 B199https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2349/el-coco · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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