Cocktails

Bulla's Eye

Bulla's Eye is an alcoholic cocktail built on Brandy. It leans fruit, sweet and ginger. Stirred and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 8.4% ABV and roughly 213 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic8.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

213 kcalCalories

8.4%ABV

29.4gSugar

30.6gCarbs

0.85Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
2.0 ozHard ciderMixer
to tasteGinger aleMixer

How to Make It

Stir brandy and hard cider in Highball glass.Stirred
Add ice, fill with ginger ale, and stir again.Stirred

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Fruit Sweet Ginger

Supporting notes

Oak Vanilla Spicy Apple Crisp

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet
Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

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

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

Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKeto

Not enough information

Low-Carb

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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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Brandy1.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Aleto taste

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes: Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Bulla's Eye?: The Bulla's Eye is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 8.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 213 calories.
What does a Bulla's Eye taste like?: Bulla's Eye has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Sweet, Ginger, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bulla's Eye?: Bulla's Eye pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bulla's Eye?: The Bulla's Eye has an ABV of approximately 8.4%. That's approximately 0.85 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 213 kcal, 29.4g sugar, 30.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bulla's Eye typically served?: Bulla's Eye is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bulla's Eye?: If you enjoy Bulla's Eye, 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 Bulla's Eye at home?: Yes. The Bulla's Eye uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Bulla's Eye 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.