1 serving
Kingston Americano ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jamaican rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Red bitter aperitif | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Grapefruit soda | 120 ml | 12 cl | 4.1 oz | 4 parts |
 Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: One small grapefruit half-wheel and a pinch of salt
Method
How to make Kingston Americano
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass and prepare one small thin grapefruit half-wheel.
- 02
Add the Jamaican rum and red bitter aperitif directly to the chilled glass.
- 03
Fill the glass neatly with fresh solid clear ice cubes.
- 04
Top slowly with very cold grapefruit soda; never shake the carbonated ingredient.
- 05
Give the drink one brief gentle stir and sprinkle one restrained pinch of salt over the surface.
- 06
Place only the small grapefruit half-wheel at the rim and serve while fully carbonated.
Tasting profile
What does Kingston Americano taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Kingston Americano questions
What is in a Kingston Americano?
Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, red bitter aperitif, grapefruit soda, and salt.
How long does a Kingston Americano 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 Kingston Americano 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 Kingston Americano 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 B082https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/kingston-americano · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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