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Ace

Ace is a cocktail made with Gin, Grenadine, Heavy Cream, and Milk. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Martini Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic22.8% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

356 kcalCalories
22.8%ABV
15.7gSugar
15.7gCarbs
2.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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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

  • 2 shotsGinBase Spirit
  • 1/2 shotGrenadineSweetener
  • 1/2 shotHeavy creamDairy Or Cream
  • 1/2 shotMilkDairy Or Cream
  • 1/2 FreshEgg WhiteEgg Or Foamer
Tools:Cocktail Shaker

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and ice then strain in a cold glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Martini Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Ace taste like?

Ace is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

RichBotanical

Supporting notes

CitrusHerbalJuniperAromaticSweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Ace

For a lighter version, reduce the creamy or sweet elements and increase chill or dilution. For a richer version, lean into chocolate, coffee, vanilla or darker spirit notes without losing balance.

When to choose it

How to decide if Ace is right for you

Ace is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 21.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Ace if...

Skip Ace if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its cream and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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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

Gin2 shots

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadine1/2 shot

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Heavy Cream1/2 shot

Light CreamWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink may be less full-bodied.
What changes
Light cream can replace heavy cream when a lighter texture is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milk1/2 shot

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.
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 an Ace at home?
Yes. The Ace uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Martini Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.