Cocktails

Caledonia

Caledonia is an alcoholic cocktail built on Creme De Cacao (Brown). It leans vanilla and chocolate. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 15.6% ABV and roughly 282 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.6% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

282 kcalCalories

15.6%ABV

12gSugar

15.9gCarbs

1.04Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozCreme de Cacao (Brown)Liqueur Modifier
1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
1.0 ozMilkDairy Or Cream
1.0 ozEgg YolkEgg Or Foamer

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake well with ice and Strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.Shaken
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Chocolate

Supporting notes

Cocoa Fruit Oak Sweet Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and cream 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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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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.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milk1.0 oz

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

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.

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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 Caledonia?: The Caledonia is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 282 calories.
What does a Caledonia taste like?: Caledonia has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Chocolate, Cocoa, Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Caledonia?: Caledonia pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Caledonia?: The Caledonia has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. That's approximately 1.04 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 282 kcal, 12.0g sugar, 15.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Caledonia typically served?: Caledonia is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Caledonia?: If you enjoy Caledonia, 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 Caledonia at home?: Yes. The Caledonia uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 Caledonia 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.