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Shaken · 1 serving

Mucky Bottom

A vivid long drink balancing coconut rum, anise liqueur, coffee liqueur, and pink grapefruit with a deliberate dark settled layer.

Short answer

Mucky Bottom is a shaken cocktail made with coconut rum, anise liqueur, coffee liqueur, and grapefruit juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Mucky Bottom 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
Mucky Bottom ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coconut Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Anise liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Coffee LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Galliano Espresso Coffee Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Grapefruit Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz4 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Mucky Bottom

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Collins glass, prepare clean cubed serving ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml coconut rum, 30 ml anise liqueur, and 90 ml fresh pink-grapefruit juice into a shaker, keeping 22.5 ml coffee liqueur separate.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the coral-pink mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh cubed ice and strain the shaken mixture over it.

  6. 06

    Pour the measured coffee liqueur slowly around the top so it falls and settles at the base; do not stir, garnish, or add another object.

Tasting profile

What does Mucky Bottom taste like?

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

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

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Mucky Bottom questions

What is in a Mucky Bottom?

Kokto’s build uses coconut rum, anise liqueur, coffee liqueur, and grapefruit juice.

How long does a Mucky Bottom 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 Mucky Bottom 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 Mucky Bottom 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 B166https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1376/mucky-bottom · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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