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Shaken · 1 serving

Sidewinder's Fang

A circa-1960 Lanai tropical cooler of Jamaican and Demerara rums, citrus, passion fruit, and sparkling water.

Short answer

Sidewinder's Fang is a shaken cocktail made with jamaican rum, demerara rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit syrup, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sidewinder's Fang 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
Sidewinder's Fang ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Demerara rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Lime Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Passion fruit syrup45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Soda Water90 ml9 cl3 oz3 parts

Garnish: One narrow orange-peel spiral and one compact mint sprig

Method

How to make Sidewinder's Fang

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball glass, prepare crushed ice, cut one narrow orange-peel spiral, and reserve one compact mint sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure both rums, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and passion-fruit syrup into a shaker; keep the soda separate.

  3. 03

    Add cracked ice and shake briskly until the still ingredients are cold and combined.

  4. 04

    Pour the complete shaken mixture unstrained into the chilled highball and add crushed ice below the rim.

  5. 05

    Pour in the chilled soda water slowly and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon; never shake the carbonated ingredient.

  6. 06

    Place only the restrained orange-peel spiral and compact mint sprig at the rim, then serve while effervescent.

Tasting profile

What does Sidewinder's Fang taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Sidewinder's Fang questions

What is in a Sidewinder's Fang?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, demerara rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit syrup, and soda water.

How long does a Sidewinder's Fang take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sidewinder's Fang 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 Sidewinder's Fang 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://summitsips.com/2018/04/sidewinders-fang/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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