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Shaken · 1 serving

Roman Holiday

An amaro-led, coffee-charged tropical sour with pineapple, lime, and a restrained bitter edge.

Short answer

Roman Holiday is a shaken cocktail made with amaro, red bitter aperitif, cold brew coffee, pineapple juice, lime juice, demerara syrup, saline solution, and cinnamon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Roman Holiday ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Red bitter aperitif7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Cold brew coffee30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Pineapple Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Demerara syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Saline Solution4 dash———
Cinnamon1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one old-fashioned glass and reserve one short natural cinnamon stick for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the amaro, red bitter aperitif, cold-brew coffee, pineapple juice, lime juice, demerara syrup, and saline into a shaker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the coffee-fruit mixture is cold, aerated, and evenly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass filled with fresh crushed ice, keeping the fill neat and compact.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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