Cocktails
1626
1626 is a cocktail made with Bourbon Whiskey, Gingerbread Liqueur, Cherry-Flavored Brandy, and Angostura Bitters. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 2.0 ozBourbon whiskeyBase Spirit
- 4.0 ozGingerbread liqueurLiqueur Modifier
- 2.0 ozcherry-flavored brandyBase Spirit
- 2 dashesAngostura BittersBitters
- 1.0 ozItalian preserved cherryOther
How to Make It
- Shake well with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Shaken
- Garnish with cherry.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Cocktail Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve 1626 well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced. It is commonly matched with bbq, steak, grilled meat style pairings.
Taste
What does 1626 taste like?
1626 is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- Bold and complex
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if 1626 is right for you
1626 is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by oak, vanilla, spice. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 24.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip 1626 if...
Skip 1626 if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward oak, vanilla, spice, so choose a different page if you want another style.
When to serve
- BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
- Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.
Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.
Food pairings
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
May be limited
Not compatible
Not enough information
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Bourbon Whiskey2.0 oz
Angostura Bitters2 dashes
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a 1626?
- The published 1626 recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a 1626 at home?
- Yes. The 1626 uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.