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California Root Beer

California Root Beer is a cocktail made with Kahlua, Galliano, and Soda Water. It is served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic27% ABV3 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Put Kahlua and Galliano in Highball glass fill with sodaFill

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetVanillaSparkling

Supporting notes

AniseCoffeeHerbalRoasted

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

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-FreeVegetarian

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

Kahlua3/4 oz

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda WaterFill with

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

How strong is a California Root Beer?
The California Root Beer has an ABV of approximately 27.0%. That's approximately 0.67 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make a California Root Beer at home?
Yes. The California Root Beer 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.