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Army special

Army special is a cocktail made with Vodka, Gin, Lime Cordial, and Ice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic14.4% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

138 kcalCalories
14.4%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
1.46Std 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?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 30 mlVodkaUnknown
  • 30 mlGinUnknown
  • 45 mlLime juice cordialUnknown
  • 1/2 glass crushedIceUnknown

How to Make It

  1. Pour Vodka, Gin and lime cordial into glass, and top up with crushed ice.Pour
  2. Wait for ice to melt slightly and sip without a straw.

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Crushed ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BotanicalCitrusHerbal

Supporting notes

Juniper

Flavor tags are partial because some recipe ingredients do not yet have flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

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

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVeganVegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka30 ml

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Gin30 ml

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.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

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