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Blended · 1 serving

Tradewinds

A creamy tropical blend of light and dark rum, apricot liqueur, coconut cream, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

Tradewinds is a blended cocktail made with white rum, dark rum, apricot liqueur, cream of coconut, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBlended
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Tradewinds ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dark Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Apricot liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Cream of coconut45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: One small lemon wedge

Method

How to make Tradewinds

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear highball glass and cut one small, thin lemon wedge for the rim.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, dark rum, apricot liqueur, cream of coconut, and fresh lemon juice into a blender cup.

  3. 03

    Add a modest scoop of crushed ice, leaving enough room for the mixture to circulate.

  4. 04

    Blend briefly until the coconut is fully emulsified and the ice is fine but not melted smooth.

  5. 05

    Pour unstrained into the chilled highball and add a little crushed ice only if needed to settle the drink.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

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

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