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Shaken · 1 serving

Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's)

Trader Vic's overproof rum cooler sharpened with lime and lemon, colored lightly with grenadine, and lengthened with soda.

Short answer

Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) is a shaken cocktail made with overproof rum, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, grenadine, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) 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
Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum40 ml4 cl1.4 oz5.3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Grenadine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts

Garnish: One small spent lime shell

Method

How to make Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a slender highball glass, prepare solid clear ice, and reserve one small spent lime shell.

  2. 02

    Measure the overproof rum, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, rich syrup, and grenadine into a shaker; keep the soda separate.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake briskly until the still ingredients are very cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled highball with fresh solid ice.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken mixture into the glass while pouring the chilled soda slowly; never shake the carbonated ingredient.

  6. 06

    Give one gentle lift with a bar spoon, add only the small spent lime shell, and serve while effervescent.

Tasting profile

What does Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) 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
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) questions

What is in a Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's)?

Kokto’s build uses overproof rum, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, grenadine, and soda water.

How long does a Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) 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 Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) prepared?

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

Is a Shark's Tooth No.1 (Trader Vic's) 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 B080https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2197/sharks-tooth-no1-trader-vics · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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