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Absolut Summertime

Absolut Summertime is a cocktail made with Absolut Citron, Sweet And Sour, Sprite, and Soda Water. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic10.4% ABV5 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

  • 1 1/2 ozAbsolut CitronUnknown
  • 3/4 ozSweet and sourUnknown
  • 1/2 ozSpriteUnknown
  • 3 ozSoda waterUnknown
  • 1 sliceLemonUnknown
Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

  1. Add all ingredients except lemon to shaker filled with ice.Shaken
  2. Cover and shake vigorously.Shaken
  3. Strain contents into ice filled Collins glass.Strain
  4. Garnish with lemon.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSparkling

Supporting notes

SweetTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

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-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Sprite1/2 oz

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

Soda Water3 oz

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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

How strong is an Absolut Summertime?
The Absolut Summertime has an ABV of approximately 10.4%. This recipe is estimated to contain 135 kcal, 7.7g sugar, 8.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make an Absolut Summertime at home?
Yes. The Absolut Summertime 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.