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Shaken · 1 serving

Goombay Smash

A Bahamian-style rum punch balancing funky Jamaican rum, coconut rum, apricot liqueur, citrus, pineapple, and bitters.

Short answer

Goombay Smash is a shaken cocktail made with jamaican rum, coconut rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, aromatic bitters, pineapple, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Goombay Smash 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
Goombay Smash ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Coconut Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Apricot liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Pineapple Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Orange Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Lime Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Pineapple1 wedge———
Orange1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one very small peeled pineapple wedge and one small thin orange wheel together at the rim

Method

How to make Goombay Smash

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear narrow Collins glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and cut one very small peeled pineapple wedge plus one small thin orange wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml Jamaican rum, 30 ml coconut rum, 15 ml apricot liqueur, 45 ml pineapple juice, 30 ml fresh orange juice, 10 ml fresh lime juice, and two dashes aromatic bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the golden tropical mixture is thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear cubed ice, leaving comfortable space below the rim.

  6. 06

    Tuck the single compact pineapple wedge and orange wheel together at the rim and serve without a cherry, straw, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Goombay Smash taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Goombay Smash questions

What is in a Goombay Smash?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, coconut rum, apricot liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, aromatic bitters, pineapple, and orange.

How long does a Goombay Smash take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Goombay Smash prepared?

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

Is a Goombay Smash 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/887/goombay-smash · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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