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Muddled · 1 serving

Pago Pago

A 1940 tropical classic of aged rum, fresh pineapple, lime, green herbal liqueur, and white cacao liqueur.

Short answer

Pago Pago is a muddled cocktail made with pineapple, aged rum, green chartreuse, crème de cacao, and lime juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodMuddled
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Pago Pago 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
Pago Pago ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pineapple0.25 piece———
Aged Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Green Chartreuse10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Crème de cacao10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts

Garnish: One small thin pineapple wedge

Method

How to make Pago Pago

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe, cut three small pineapple pieces for muddling, and reserve one very small thin wedge for garnish.

  2. 02

    Place the pineapple pieces in a shaker and muddle firmly until their juice is released.

  3. 03

    Add the aged rum, green herbal liqueur, white cacao liqueur, and fresh lime juice.

  4. 04

    Fill with solid ice and shake hard until thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no pineapple fibers or ice chips remain.

  6. 06

    Place only the compact pineapple wedge at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Pago Pago taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pago Pago questions

What is in a Pago Pago?

Kokto’s build uses pineapple, aged rum, green chartreuse, crème de cacao, and lime juice.

How long does a Pago Pago take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Pago Pago prepared?

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

Is a Pago Pago 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 B078https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1453/pago-pago-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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