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Alamo Splash

Alamo Splash is a cocktail made with Blanco Tequila, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Lemon-Lime Soda. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic14.2% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

215 kcalCalories
14.2%ABV
10gSugar
13.7gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour first three ingredients into ice-filled Collins glass.Pour
  2. Top with lemon-lime soda and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Alamo Splash cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Alamo Splash taste like?

Alamo Splash is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

CitrusSweetApple

Supporting notes

PineappleAgaveEarthyPeppery

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Alamo Splash is right for you

Alamo Splash is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 14.2% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Alamo Splash if...

Skip Alamo Splash if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave and peppery 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

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

Blanco Tequila2.0 oz

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes
Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice1.0 oz

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes
Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes
Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon-Lime Soda1.0 oz

SpriteGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sprite is usually a close substitute for lemon-lime soda.
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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Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Alamo Splash at home?
Yes. The Alamo Splash uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.