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Built · 1 serving

Grim Reaper

A balanced built cocktail combining coffee liqueur, overproof rum, grenadine.

Short answer

Grim Reaper is a built cocktail made with coffee liqueur, overproof rum, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Grim Reaper 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
Grim Reaper ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coffee Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Overproof rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Grenadine1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Grim Reaper

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure coffee liqueur, overproof rum, grenadine accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Add the coffee liqueur and overproof rum to a chilled old-fashioned glass, fill carefully with fresh clear cubed ice, pour one measured dash of grenadine over the ice to create a restrained red tint, stir once lightly, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Grim Reaper taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Grim Reaper questions

What is in a Grim Reaper?

Kokto’s build uses coffee liqueur, overproof rum, and grenadine.

How long does a Grim Reaper take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Grim Reaper prepared?

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

Is a Grim Reaper 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 B049https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=14642 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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