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Chas

Chas is a cocktail made with Bourbon Whiskey, Amaretto, Benedictine, and Triple Sec. The listed recipe is stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic36.2% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

423 kcalCalories
36.2%ABV
24.4gSugar
31.1gCarbs
3.02Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
  2. Add orange twist.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Chas well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced. It is commonly matched with desserts, chocolate, coffee desserts style pairings.

Taste

What does Chas taste like?

Chas is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

SweetCitrus

Supporting notes

SpiceVanillaAlmondBotanicalCaramel

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
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Chas is right for you

Chas is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 36.2% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Chas if...

Skip Chas if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.

When to serve

  • Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
  • DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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

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

Bourbon Whiskey2.0 oz

Rye WhiskeyWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetener if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Rye whiskey can replace bourbon when a spicier, drier version is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Amaretto0.75 oz

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec0.75 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Curacao0.75 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Triple sec can replace orange curaçao when a cleaner orange liqueur profile is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Twist1 garnish

Orange PeelGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized piece of peel.
What changes
Orange peel is usually a close substitute for an orange twist.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Lemon TwistWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same size twist.
What changes
Lemon twist can replace orange twist when a sharper lemon aroma 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 Chas at home?
Yes. The Chas uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.