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Admiral Perry

Admiral Perry is a cocktail made with Pear-Flavored Vodka, Cinnamon Schnapps, Dry Vermouth, and White Creme De Cacao. The listed recipe is stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
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

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Admiral Perry well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced.

Taste

What does Admiral Perry taste like?

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

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Admiral Perry is right for you

Admiral Perry is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by sweet, botanical, chocolate. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 26.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

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Skip Admiral Perry if...

Skip Admiral Perry if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward sweet, botanical, chocolate, so choose a different page if you want another style.

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

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.