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Cold Deck Cocktail

Cold Deck Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Sweet Vermouth. It leans herbal, sweet and fruit. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 23.9% ABV and roughly 263 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic23.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

263 kcalCalories
23.9%ABV
16.3gSugar
21.6gCarbs
1.59Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 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

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

HerbalSweetFruit

Supporting notes

MintOakRed FruitSpiceVanilla

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?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • DessertSuggested 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

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

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

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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

Sweet Vermouth2.0 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes
Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.
Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap
How much to use
You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes
Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

White Creme De Menthe1.0 oz

Green Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
Green crème de menthe can replace white crème de menthe if the green color 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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Frequently asked questions

What is a Cold Deck Cocktail?
The Cold Deck Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 23.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 263 calories.
What does a Cold Deck Cocktail taste like?
Cold Deck Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Herbal, Sweet, Fruit, Mint. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Cold Deck Cocktail?
Cold Deck Cocktail pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Cold Deck Cocktail?
The Cold Deck Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 23.9%. That's approximately 1.59 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 263 kcal, 16.3g sugar, 21.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Cold Deck Cocktail typically served?
Cold Deck Cocktail is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Cold Deck Cocktail?
If you enjoy Cold Deck 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 Cold Deck Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Cold Deck Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Cold Deck 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.