1 serving
Roman Holiday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Red bitter aperitif | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
Cold brew coffee | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Pineapple Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 4.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 4.5 parts |
Demerara syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Saline Solution | 4 dash | — | — | — |
Cinnamon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one short natural cinnamon stick inserted neatly at the rim
Method
How to make Roman Holiday
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and reserve one short natural cinnamon stick for garnish.
- 02
Measure the amaro, red bitter aperitif, cold-brew coffee, pineapple juice, lime juice, demerara syrup, and saline into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the coffee-fruit mixture is cold, aerated, and evenly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass filled with fresh crushed ice, keeping the fill neat and compact.
- 06
Insert the single cinnamon stick at the rim and serve without fruit, citrus peel, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Roman Holiday taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Roman Holiday questions
What is in a Roman Holiday?
Kokto’s build uses amaro, red bitter aperitif, cold brew coffee, pineapple juice, lime juice, demerara syrup, saline solution, and cinnamon.
How long does a Roman Holiday 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 Roman Holiday prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Roman Holiday 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 B148https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17767/roman-holiday · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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