1 serving
Steel Drum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Overproof rum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Absinthe | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Orange Bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Lime | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin lime wheel
Method
How to make Steel Drum
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lime wheel.
- 02
Measure both rums, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Add exactly one dash each of absinthe and orange bitters.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake hard until very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, removing every ice fragment.
- 06
Rest exactly one restrained lime wheel neatly at the rim and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Steel Drum taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Steel Drum questions
What is in a Steel Drum?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, overproof rum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, absinthe, orange bitters, and lime.
How long does a Steel Drum 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 Steel Drum prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Steel Drum 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11509/steel-drum · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved