Cocktails

Cool Carlos

Cool Carlos is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans sweet, apple and pineapple. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 14.7% ABV and roughly 322 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic14.7% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

322 kcalCalories

14.7%ABV

28.7gSugar

34.1gCarbs

1.96Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 5 ingredients, layered drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozDark rumBase Spirit
2.0 ozCranberry JuiceJuice
2.0 ozPineapple JuiceJuice
1.0 ozOrange curacaoLiqueur Modifier
1.0 ozSour MixMixer

How to Make It

Mix all ingredients except curacao with ice, shake well.Shaken
Pour into Collins glass and float curacao on top.Pour
Garnish with pineapple and orange slices, and a cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Apple Pineapple

Supporting notes

Caramel Citrus Molasses Spice

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.
SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dark Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes: Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.

Light RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes: Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice2.0 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes: Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes: Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Curacao1.0 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Triple sec can replace orange curaçao when a cleaner orange liqueur profile is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Cool Carlos?: The Cool Carlos is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 322 calories.
What does a Cool Carlos taste like?: Cool Carlos has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apple, Pineapple, Caramel. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Cool Carlos?: Cool Carlos pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Cool Carlos?: The Cool Carlos has an ABV of approximately 14.7%. That's approximately 1.96 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 322 kcal, 28.7g sugar, 34.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Cool Carlos typically served?: Cool Carlos is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Summer, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Cool Carlos?: If you enjoy Cool Carlos, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Cool Carlos at home?: Yes. The Cool Carlos uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Cool Carlos with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.