Grim Reaper
The Grim Reaper is a very strong rum spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 49 out of 100
- Smoky
- 49 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Grim Reaper
To make a Grim Reaper, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz 151 proof rum and 1 dash grenadine.
You'll need
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with one large ice cube.
- 2
Pour in Kahlua, 151 proof rum and grenadine.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Kahlua, 151 proof rum and grenadine only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Grim Reaper questions
What does a Grim Reaper taste like?
Mostly sweet and bitter, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 42% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Grim Reaper?
About 42% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
What glass do you serve a Grim Reaper in?
A rocks glass.