1 serving
Sitting Pretty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rum | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 6 parts |
Coconut Water | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Grapefruit soda | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 4.5 parts |
Lime | 1 wedge | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge
Method
How to make Sitting Pretty
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.
- 02
Measure the light aged rum, chilled coconut water, fresh lime juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice, seal it, and shake until the still ingredients are thoroughly chilled.
- 04
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice and begin pouring in the chilled grapefruit soda.
- 05
Strain the shaken mixture into the glass while finishing the grapefruit-soda pour, then stir once gently without shaking the carbonation.
- 06
Place the single thin lime wedge at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Sitting Pretty taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Sitting Pretty questions
What is in a Sitting Pretty?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, coconut water, lime juice, rich simple syrup, grapefruit soda, and lime.
How long does a Sitting Pretty take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Sitting Pretty prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Sitting Pretty 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 B133https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36413/sitting-pretty · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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