1 serving
Tradewinds 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 | 1 part |
Dark Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Apricot liqueur | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Cream of coconut | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: One small lemon wedge
Method
How to make Tradewinds
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear highball glass and cut one small, thin lemon wedge for the rim.
- 02
Measure the white rum, dark rum, apricot liqueur, cream of coconut, and fresh lemon juice into a blender cup.
- 03
Add a modest scoop of crushed ice, leaving enough room for the mixture to circulate.
- 04
Blend briefly until the coconut is fully emulsified and the ice is fine but not melted smooth.
- 05
Pour unstrained into the chilled highball and add a little crushed ice only if needed to settle the drink.
- 06
Set the single small lemon wedge at the rim and serve immediately without additional decorations.
Tasting profile
What does Tradewinds taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Tradewinds questions
What is in a Tradewinds?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, dark rum, apricot liqueur, cream of coconut, and lemon juice.
How long does a Tradewinds 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 Tradewinds prepared?
It uses a blended method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Tradewinds 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 B075https://www.anderserickson.com/how-to-make-a-tradewinds-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





