What ingredients do I need for Grim Reaper?

To make Grim Reaper, you need: 1 dash Grenadine, 1 oz Coffee Liqueur, 1 oz Overproof Rum.

How do I make Grim Reaper?

Mix Kahlua and 151 in glass. Quickly add ice and pour grenadine over ice to give ice red tint.

What glass should I use for Grim Reaper?

Grim Reaper is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is Grim Reaper an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Grim Reaper is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Grim Reaper?

Grim Reaper has an alcohol content of about 34% ABV.

How many calories are in Grim Reaper?

Grim Reaper contains approximately 220 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Grim Reaper?

For Grim Reaper you can swap — Grenadine: Raspberry Syrup (berry-forward, same blush); Coffee Liqueur: Chocolate Liqueur (leans mocha), Coffee Brandy (drier, boozier); Overproof Rum: Dark Rum (milder — the drink loses some kick).

Grim Reaper

Name: Grim Reaper
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 dash Grenadine; 1 oz Coffee Liqueur; 1 oz Overproof Rum

Kahlua and 151 rum over ice tinted blood-red with grenadine. Coffee sweetness barely disguising a very serious pour.

34% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

220 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Grenadine1 dash
Coffee Liqueur1 oz
Overproof Rum1 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Grim Reaper close to the original.

Instead of Grenadine
- Raspberry Syrup— berry-forward, same blush
Instead of Coffee Liqueur
- Chocolate Liqueur— leans mocha
- Coffee Brandy— drier, boozier
Instead of Overproof Rum
- Dark Rum— milder — the drink loses some kick