Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurEasyOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Grim Reaper
Grim Reaper combines Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for house party.
Quick fact
Grim Reaper is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
- 1Mix Kahlua and 151 in glass.
- 2Quickly add ice and pour grenadine over ice to give ice red tint.
Method
Built
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Grim Reaper is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Best for
Best for house party.
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine.
Best pairing
Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving style
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Grim Reaper sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Grim Reaper is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Built
Updated
March 11, 2026
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