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Black Hawk Cocktail

Black Hawk Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Thompson Blended Whiskey. It leans botanical, citrus and herbal. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 35% ABV and roughly 124 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic35% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

124 kcalCalories
35%ABV
6.7gSugar
8.9gCarbs
0.88Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Stirred
  2. Serve with a cherry.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Food pairings

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

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

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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 a Black Hawk Cocktail?
The Black Hawk Cocktail is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 35.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 124 calories.
What does a Black Hawk Cocktail taste like?
Black Hawk Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Botanical, Citrus, Herbal, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Black Hawk Cocktail?
Black Hawk Cocktail 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 Cocktail?
The Black Hawk Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 35.0%. That's approximately 0.88 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 124 kcal, 6.7g sugar, 8.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Black Hawk Cocktail typically served?
Black Hawk Cocktail is often suggested for After Dinner, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Black Hawk Cocktail?
If you enjoy Black Hawk Cocktail, 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 Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Black Hawk Cocktail uses 2 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 Cocktail 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.