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Shaken · 1 serving

Heavens Above

A 1970s-style tropical combination of white rum, pineapple, dark cacao, and a subtle coffee-liqueur accent.

Short answer

Heavens Above is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, and pineapple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Heavens Above 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
Heavens Above ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Crème de cacao7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Coffee Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pineapple Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz12 parts
Pineapple1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin pineapple wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Heavens Above

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass, prepare fresh crushed ice, and cut exactly one small thin pineapple wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, dark creme de cacao, coffee liqueur, and pineapple juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the tropical mixture is cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice and keep the fill below the rim.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact pineapple wedge at the rim and serve without mint, cherry, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Heavens Above taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Heavens Above questions

What is in a Heavens Above?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, and pineapple.

How long does a Heavens Above 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 Heavens Above 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 Heavens Above 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 B149https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/951/heavens-above · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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