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Built · 1 serving

Night Cap

A balanced built cocktail combining white rum, simple syrup, whole milk.

Short answer

Night Cap is a built cocktail made with white rum, simple syrup, whole milk, and nutmeg. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCopperMug
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Night Cap 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
Night Cap ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Whole Milk150 ml15 cl5.1 oz30 parts
Nutmeg1 teaspoon———

Garnish: One restrained dusting of fresh nutmeg

Method

How to make Night Cap

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the copper mug, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One restrained dusting of fresh nutmeg.

  2. 02

    Measure white rum, simple syrup, whole milk, nutmeg accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled copper mug.

  4. 04

    Pre-warm a clear heatproof footed mug. Add the white rum and simple syrup, fill with warm milk, stir until uniformly combined, then grate one restrained dusting of nutmeg across the surface and serve immediately.

  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 restrained dusting of fresh nutmeg and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Night Cap taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Night Cap questions

What is in a Night Cap?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, simple syrup, whole milk, and nutmeg.

How long does a Night Cap 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 Night Cap prepared?

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

Is a Night Cap 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 B069https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=702 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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