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Built · 1 serving

Jamaican Ginger

A balanced built cocktail combining white rum, dark rum, falernum.

Short answer

Jamaican Ginger is a built cocktail made with white rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Jamaican Ginger 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
Jamaican Ginger ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Dark Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Falernum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters4 dash———
Ginger Ale90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: One small thin lime wheel

Method

How to make Jamaican Ginger

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the collins, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One small thin lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure white rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, lime accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Chill a Collins glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice. Add the white rum, dark rum, falernum, fresh lime juice, and four dashes of aromatic bitters, stir from the bottom for 8–10 seconds until cold, top slowly with ginger ale, give one gentle lift, then place exactly one small thin lime wheel at the rim.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin lime wheel and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Jamaican Ginger 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.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Jamaican Ginger questions

What is in a Jamaican Ginger?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, aromatic bitters, ginger ale, and lime.

How long does a Jamaican Ginger 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 Jamaican Ginger prepared?

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

Is a Jamaican Ginger 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 B066https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=858 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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