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Shaken · 1 serving

Thunder In Paradise

A rich rum-and-oloroso sour combining orgeat, lime, and cream of coconut over crushed ice.

Short answer

Thunder In Paradise is a shaken cocktail made with aged rum, oloroso sherry, orgeat, lime juice, cream of coconut, creole bitters, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Thunder In Paradise 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
Thunder In Paradise ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2.4 parts
Oloroso sherry15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.2 parts
Orgeat12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.8 parts
Cream of coconut22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.8 parts
Creole Bitters3 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly three small creole-bitters drops on the ice crown and one small dark-red cocktail cherry centered on top

Method

How to make Thunder In Paradise

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear narrow Collins glass, prepare fine crushed ice, and ready one small dark-red cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml aged rum, 15 ml oloroso sherry, 12.5 ml orgeat, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, and 22.5 ml cream of coconut into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the creamy mixture is thoroughly chilled and integrated.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass filled with crushed ice and shape a restrained ice crown below the rim.

  6. 06

    Dot exactly three small dashes of creole bitters over the ice crown, center the single cherry on top, and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Thunder In Paradise taste like?

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

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

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Thunder In Paradise questions

What is in a Thunder In Paradise?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, oloroso sherry, orgeat, lime juice, cream of coconut, creole bitters, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Thunder In Paradise 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 Thunder In Paradise 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 Thunder In Paradise 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 B199https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5404/thunder-in-paradise · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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