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Shaken · 1 serving

Kingfisher

Thomas Eslinger's Jungle Bird variation with Trinidad rum, blackstrap rum, coffee amaro, banana, pineapple, and lime.

Short answer

Kingfisher is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, blackstrap-style rum, coffee liqueur, banana puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, edible orchid, and pineapple. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassHurricane
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Kingfisher 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
Kingfisher ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Blackstrap-style rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Coffee Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Banana Puree30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Pineapple Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Edible Orchid1 piece———
Pineapple2 piece———

Garnish: One small edible orchid and two short pineapple fronds

Method

How to make Kingfisher

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a hurricane glass and prepare one small edible orchid with two short clean pineapple fronds.

  2. 02

    Measure both rums, coffee liqueur, banana puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, and rich cane syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add only a few pieces of crushed ice and seal the shaker.

  4. 04

    Whip-shake for about 5 seconds, just until the thick fruit mixture is chilled and incorporated.

  5. 05

    Open-pour into the chilled hurricane glass and fill completely with fresh crushed ice.

  6. 06

    Arrange exactly one orchid and two short pineapple fronds compactly at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Kingfisher 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
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Kingfisher questions

What is in a Kingfisher?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, blackstrap-style rum, coffee liqueur, banana puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, edible orchid, and pineapple.

How long does a Kingfisher take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Kingfisher prepared?

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

Is a Kingfisher 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 B093https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/kingfisher · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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