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Shaken · 1 serving

Fay Wray

A balanced shaken cocktail combining banana liqueur, cognac, aged rum.

Short answer

Fay Wray is a shaken cocktail made with banana liqueur, cognac, aged rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, rhum agricole blanc, and lime. 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

Fay Wray 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
Fay Wray ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Banana liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cognac22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Aged Rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Demerara syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Rhum agricole blanc7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Dried banana slice and mint bouquet

Method

How to make Fay Wray

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass, prepare crushed ice, and ready a dried banana slice with a fresh mint bouquet.

  2. 02

    Squeeze the lime wedge into the shaker and add the spent wedge to contribute its aromatic oils.

  3. 03

    Add the banana liqueur, cognac, lightly aged rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, and rhum agricole with a small scoop of crushed ice.

  4. 04

    Shake briefly and firmly, just long enough to chill and integrate the drink.

  5. 05

    Pour the entire contents unstrained into the rocks glass and mound more crushed ice on top.

  6. 06

    Garnish with the dried banana slice and mint bouquet, then serve with a straw.

Tasting profile

What does Fay Wray 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

Fay Wray questions

What is in a Fay Wray?

Kokto’s build uses banana liqueur, cognac, aged rum, lime juice, demerara syrup, rhum agricole blanc, and lime.

How long does a Fay Wray 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 Fay Wray 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 Fay Wray 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 B023https://punchdrink.com/recipes/fay-wray/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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