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Ambrosia

Ambrosia is an alcoholic cocktail built on Chilled Champagne. It leans fruit, oak and apple. Shaken and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 29.9% ABV and roughly 256 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic29.9% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

256 kcalCalories
29.9%ABV
8gSugar
9.9gCarbs
2Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1.0 ozApplejackBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozTriple SecLiqueur Modifier
  • 1 Juice of a LemonChilled ChampagneFortified Wine

How to Make It

  1. Shake all ingredients except champagne.Shaken
  2. Pour contents into Highball glass with cubed ice.Pour
  3. Fill with chilled champagne.Fill

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

FruitOakApple

Supporting notes

CitrusSweetVanillaBubbles

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?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus 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

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

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

Brandy1.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes
Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec1.0 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
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 Ambrosia?
The Ambrosia is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 29.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 256 calories.
What does an Ambrosia taste like?
Ambrosia has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Oak, Apple, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Ambrosia?
Ambrosia pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Ambrosia?
The Ambrosia has an ABV of approximately 29.9%. That's approximately 2.00 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 256 kcal, 8.0g sugar, 9.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Ambrosia typically served?
Ambrosia is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Ambrosia?
If you enjoy Ambrosia, 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 Ambrosia at home?
Yes. The Ambrosia uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball 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 Ambrosia 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.