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Stirred · 1 serving

Reef Break

Tyson Buhler's tropical Martini with vodka, fino sherry, demerara rum, passion-fruit liqueur, and cinnamon syrup.

Short answer

Reef Break is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, fino sherry, demerara rum, passion fruit liqueur, cinnamon syrup, and grapefruit. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Reef Break 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
Reef Break ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz10.5 parts
Fino Sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Demerara rum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Passion Fruit Liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Cinnamon syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Grapefruit1 piece———

Garnish: Expressed grapefruit twist, discarded

Method

How to make Reef Break

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass and cut one short thin grapefruit twist for expressing only.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, fino sherry, demerara rum, passion-fruit liqueur, and cinnamon syrup into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass, keeping the drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express the grapefruit twist over the surface, discard the peel, and serve with no retained garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Reef Break taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (2/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Reef Break questions

What is in a Reef Break?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, fino sherry, demerara rum, passion fruit liqueur, cinnamon syrup, and grapefruit.

How long does a Reef Break 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 Reef Break prepared?

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

Is a Reef Break 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 B085https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/reef-break-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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