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Shaken · 1 serving

The Sun Also Rises

Jim Meehan's absinthe-accented Hemingway Daiquiri variation with rum, maraschino, lime, and grapefruit over crushed ice.

Short answer

The Sun Also Rises is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, lime juice, and grapefruit juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

The Sun Also Rises 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
The Sun Also Rises ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1 teaspoon———
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Grapefruit Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make The Sun Also Rises

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly, fill it neatly with fresh fine crushed ice, and confirm that no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure the blended white rum, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, fresh lime juice, and fresh grapefruit juice into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice to the shaker and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the citrus-forward mixture is cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain over the prepared crushed ice so no coarse chips or citrus pulp reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Shape the crushed ice just below the rim and serve immediately without adding a garnish.

Tasting profile

What does The Sun Also Rises taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

The Sun Also Rises questions

What is in a The Sun Also Rises?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, lime juice, and grapefruit juice.

How long does a The Sun Also Rises 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 The Sun Also Rises 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 The Sun Also Rises 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 B074https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-sun-also-rises/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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