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501 Blue

501 Blue is a cocktail made with 7-Up, Sour Mix, Vodka, and Blueberry Schnapps. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic11.2% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

273 kcalCalories
11.2%ABV
27.3gSugar
30.9gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Mix equal amounts into a glass with ice.

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve 501 Blue tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does 501 Blue taste like?

501 Blue is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

SweetCitrusSparkling

Supporting notes

BerryBlueberry

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if 501 Blue is right for you

501 Blue is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 11.2% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip 501 Blue if...

Skip 501 Blue if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

7-Up7-Up

Lemon-Lime SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Lemon-lime soda is usually a close substitute for 7-Up.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

VodkaVodka

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blue CuracaoBlue Curacao

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes
Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.
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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a 501 Blue at home?
Yes. The 501 Blue 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.