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Shaken · 1 serving

Sitting Pretty

A refreshing light-aged-rum Collins with coconut water, lime, rich syrup, and pink grapefruit soda.

Short answer

Sitting Pretty is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, coconut water, lime juice, rich simple syrup, grapefruit soda, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Sitting Pretty ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Coconut Water30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Grapefruit soda45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Lime1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wedge

Method

How to make Sitting Pretty

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Collins glass and cut exactly one small thin lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the light aged rum, chilled coconut water, fresh lime juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice, seal it, and shake until the still ingredients are thoroughly chilled.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice and begin pouring in the chilled grapefruit soda.

  5. 05

    Strain the shaken mixture into the glass while finishing the grapefruit-soda pour, then stir once gently without shaking the carbonation.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

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

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