Cocktails

Avalon

Avalon is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans citrus and apple. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 10.2% ABV and roughly 426 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic10.2% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

426 kcalCalories

10.2%ABV

36.4gSugar

44.5gCarbs

2.48Std 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?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 5 ingredients, layered drink

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

3 partsVodkaBase Spirit
1 partPisang AmbonOther
6 partsApple juiceJuice
1 1/2 partLemon juiceJuice
to tasteLemonadeMixer

How to Make It

Fill a tall glass with ice.Fill
Layer the Finlandia Vodka, lemon and apple juices, Pisang Ambon, and top up with lemonade.Layered
Stir slightly and garnish with a spiralled cucumber skin and a red cherry.Stirred
The cucumber provides zest and looks attractive.
This drink, created by Timo Haimi, took first prize in the 1991 Finlandia Vodka Long Drink Competition.

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Apple

Supporting notes

Sparkling Banana Sweet Tropical Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
TropicalSuggested from its tropical and banana 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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka3 parts

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.

Lemon Juice1 1/2 part

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

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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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Avalon?: The Avalon is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 10.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 426 calories.
What does an Avalon taste like?: Avalon has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Apple, Sparkling, Banana. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Avalon?: Avalon pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Avalon?: The Avalon has an ABV of approximately 10.2%. That's approximately 2.48 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 426 kcal, 36.4g sugar, 44.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Avalon typically served?: Avalon is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Avalon?: If you enjoy Avalon, 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 Avalon at home?: Yes. The Avalon uses 5 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 Avalon 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.