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Casino

Casino is a cocktail made with Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, and Orange Bitters. The listed recipe is built and served in a Cocktail Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Cocktailalcoholic41.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

145 kcalCalories
41.3%ABV
0.3gSugar
0.5gCarbs
1.48Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

  1. Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Shake well.Shaken
  3. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.Strain
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry.Garnish
  5. Serve without a straw.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Casino taste like?

Casino is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

CitrusCherry

Supporting notes

BitterAlmondBotanicalDry

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
  • Dry finish
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Casino

For a sharper version, increase the citrus slightly. For a rounder version, add a touch more sweetener or use a richer base ingredient, but avoid hiding the fresh acidity.

When to choose it

How to decide if Casino is right for you

Casino is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 35.7% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Casino if...

Skip Casino if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and dry notes.
  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and 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

SeafoodCevicheSalads

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

Gin2 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

Maraschino Liqueur1/4 tsp

MaraschinoGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice1/4 tsp

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Bitters2 dashes

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes
Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result 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.

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

Can I make a Casino at home?
Yes. The Casino uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.