Cocktails

Bluebird

Bluebird is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and sweet. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 36% ABV and roughly 191 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic36% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

191 kcalCalories

36%ABV

7.4gSugar

9.6gCarbs

1.54Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

1 1/2 ozGinBase Spirit
1/2 ozTriple secLiqueur Modifier
1/2 ozBlue CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
2 dashesBittersModifier
1Maraschino cherryGarnish
1 twist ofLemon peelGarnish

Tools:Mixing Glass

How to Make It

In a mixing glass half-filled with crushed ice, combine the gin, triple sec, Curacao, and bitters.Fill
Stir well.Stirred
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist and the cherry.Strain

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Herbal Botanical Juniper Bitter Spicy

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
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

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

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

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

Gin1 1/2 oz

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.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec1/2 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

Blue Curacao1/2 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes: Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Bitters2 dashes

Angostura BittersKnown variation

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes: When a recipe says only “bitters,” Angostura is a common aromatic default, except in drinks built around another named bitters style.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Peel1 twist of

Lemon TwistGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes: A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.

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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Last updated July 12, 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 Bluebird?: The Bluebird is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 36.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 191 calories.
What does a Bluebird taste like?: Bluebird has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Herbal, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bluebird?: Bluebird pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bluebird?: The Bluebird has an ABV of approximately 36.0%. That's approximately 1.54 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 191 kcal, 7.4g sugar, 9.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bluebird typically served?: Bluebird is often suggested for Aperitif, Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bluebird?: If you enjoy Bluebird, 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 Bluebird at home?: Yes. The Bluebird uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved 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 Bluebird 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.