Cocktails

Bull's Eye

Bull's Eye is an alcoholic cocktail built on Brandy. It leans fruit, oak and vanilla. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 17% ABV and roughly 101 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic17% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

101 kcalCalories

17%ABV

2.4gSugar

3.6gCarbs

0.85Std 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

1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
2.0 ozHard ciderMixer

How to Make It

Pour into Highball glass over ice cubes and fill with ginger ale.Pour
Stir.Stirred

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Fruit Oak Vanilla

Supporting notes

Apple Crisp Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

ThanksgivingSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Winter / CozySuggested 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

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

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not enough information

KetoLow-Carb

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-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Bull's Eye?: The Bull's Eye is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 17.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 101 calories.
What does a Bull's Eye taste like?: Bull's Eye has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Oak, Vanilla, Apple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bull's Eye?: Bull'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 Bull's Eye?: The Bull's Eye has an ABV of approximately 17.0%. That's approximately 0.85 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 101 kcal, 2.4g sugar, 3.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bull's Eye typically served?: Bull's Eye is often suggested for Thanksgiving, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bull's Eye?: If you enjoy Bull'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 Bull's Eye at home?: Yes. The Bull's Eye uses 2 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 Bull'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.