Cocktails

Black Hawk

Black Hawk is an alcoholic cocktail built on Bourbon Whiskey. It leans botanical, caramel and citrus. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 28% ABV and roughly 380 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic28% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

380 kcalCalories

28%ABV

29gSugar

36.1gCarbs

2.33Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozBourbon whiskeyBase Spirit
2.0 ozSloe ginBase Spirit
1.0 ozMaraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
Garnish with cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Botanical Caramel Citrus

Supporting notes

Herbal Juniper Oak Spice Vanilla

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
Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice 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

BBQ Steak Grilled 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-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Bourbon Whiskey2.0 oz

Rye WhiskeyWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetener if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Rye whiskey can replace bourbon when a spicier, drier version is acceptable.

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.

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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 a Black Hawk?: The Black Hawk is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 28.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 380 calories.
What does a Black Hawk taste like?: Black Hawk has a flavour profile featuring Botanical, Caramel, Citrus, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Black Hawk?: Black Hawk pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Black Hawk?: The Black Hawk has an ABV of approximately 28.0%. That's approximately 2.33 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 380 kcal, 29.0g sugar, 36.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Black Hawk typically served?: Black Hawk is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Black Hawk?: If you enjoy Black Hawk, 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 a Black Hawk at home?: Yes. The Black Hawk uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Black Hawk 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.