Cocktails

Clamato Cocktail

Clamato Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans savory, salty and umami. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 14.2% ABV and roughly 229 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic14.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

229 kcalCalories

14.2%ABV

22.2gSugar

22.5gCarbs

1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozVodkaBase Spirit
1.0 ozClam JuiceJuice
3.0 ozTomato JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Shake with ice, strain, and serve over ice cubes in old-fashioned glass.Shaken

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Savory SaltyUmami

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BrunchSuggested 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

Brunch TacosSalty Snacks

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

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Vodka2.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tomato Juice3.0 oz

V8 Cocktail JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and check salt/spice balance.
What changes: V8 cocktail juice can replace tomato juice in savory drinks, but it adds a broader vegetable flavor.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Clamato Cocktail?: The Clamato Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 229 calories.
What does a Clamato Cocktail taste like?: Clamato Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Savory, Salty, Umami. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Clamato Cocktail?: Clamato Cocktail pairs well with Brunch, Tacos, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Clamato Cocktail?: The Clamato Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 14.2%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 229 kcal, 22.2g sugar, 22.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Clamato Cocktail typically served?: Clamato Cocktail is often suggested for Brunch, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Clamato Cocktail?: If you enjoy Clamato Cocktail, 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 Clamato Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Clamato Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Clamato Cocktail 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.