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Admiral Perry

Admiral Perry is an alcoholic cocktail built on Pear-Flavored Vodka. It leans sweet, pear and botanical. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 28.3% ABV and roughly 358 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic28.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

358 kcalCalories
28.3%ABV
20.4gSugar
26.9gCarbs
1.02Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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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

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and shake into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
  2. Garnish with pear slice.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetPearBotanical

Supporting notes

ChocolateCinnamonCitrusCocoaDry

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
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its chocolate and sweet notes.
  • ChristmasSuggested from its cinnamon and chocolate 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

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

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

Dry Vermouth1.0 oz

Dry SherryWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then taste; the result will be less herbal and more savoury.
What changes
Dry sherry can replace dry vermouth when a drier, more saline and less herbal variation is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Lillet BlancKnown variation
How much to use
Start with the recipe amount and taste; reduce it if the drink becomes too soft or sweet.
What changes
Lillet Blanc can stand in for dry vermouth in a Martini-style drink, but it produces a softer and slightly sweeter variation.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sweet VermouthNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if a sweeter vermouth profile is acceptable.
What changes
Sweet vermouth is not a neutral substitute for dry vermouth; it makes the drink sweeter and rounder.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

White Creme De Cacao1.0 oz

Dark Creme De CacaoWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a darker drink.
What changes
Dark crème de cacao can replace white crème de cacao when a darker, richer result 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

What is an Admiral Perry?
The Admiral Perry is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 28.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 358 calories.
What does an Admiral Perry taste like?
Admiral Perry has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Pear, Botanical, Chocolate. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Admiral Perry?
Admiral Perry pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Admiral Perry?
The Admiral Perry has an ABV of approximately 28.3%. That's approximately 1.02 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 358 kcal, 20.4g sugar, 26.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Admiral Perry typically served?
Admiral Perry is often suggested for Christmas, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Admiral Perry?
If you enjoy Admiral Perry, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Admiral Perry at home?
Yes. The Admiral Perry 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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Admiral Perry with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.