Grim Reaper
A potent and ominous concoction, the Grim Reaper pairs the deep, roasted notes of coffee liqueur with the intense kick of high-proof rum. The drink is finished with a drizzle of grenadine over the ice, creating a chilling, blood-red visual effect befitting its name.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by roasted coffee and sharp ethanol vapors. The flavor profile is intensely sweet, pairing dark chocolate notes with a heavy alcoholic burn. It has a thick, syrupy mouthfeel that finishes with lingering heat and a hint of pomegranate.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Kahlúa1 oz
- Bacardi 151 Proof Rum1 oz
- Grenadine1 dash
Preparation
- 1
Combine the Kahlúa and 151 proof rum directly in an Old Fashioned glass.
- 2
Stir gently to mix the spirits.
- 3
Quickly add fresh ice cubes to the glass.
- 4
Drizzle the grenadine over the top of the ice to create a red tint effect.
Substitutions
- Bacardi 151 Proof RumOverproof Dark Rum — This adds molasses and oak notes while maintaining the high alcohol content.
- KahlúaTia Maria — This results in a drier coffee profile with more pronounced vanilla notes.
- GrenadineMaraschino cherry syrup — The swap introduces a thicker texture and a deeper, more medicinal fruit flavor.
Variations
Smoke Reaper
Replace the grenadine with a float of peated Scotch to introduce a medicinal, smoky element.
Frozen Reaper
Blend the ingredients with crushed ice to create a slushy texture that tempers the high-proof alcohol burn.