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Diesel

Diesel is an alcoholic cocktail. It leans sweet, apple and blackcurrant. Built and served in a Pint Glass. Expect about 2.5% ABV and roughly 222 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic2.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

222 kcalCalories
2.5%ABV
11.2gSugar
23.1gCarbs
0.63Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pintLagerOther
  • 1/2 pintCiderMixer
  • 1 dashBlackcurrant cordialOther

How to Make It

  1. Pour the lager first then add the blackcurrant cordial.Pour
  2. Top up with the cider.Top
  3. The colour sholud be very dark approaching the colour of Guiness.

How to Serve

Glass
Pint Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetAppleBlackcurrant

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
  • Low ABV
  • Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Game DaySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Weekend DrinksSuggested 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

PorkCheeseFruit 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

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Vegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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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

What is a Diesel?
The Diesel is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Pint Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 2.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 222 calories.
What does a Diesel taste like?
Diesel has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apple, Blackcurrant, Berry. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Diesel?
Diesel pairs well with Pork, Cheese, Fruit Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Diesel?
The Diesel has an ABV of approximately 2.5%. That's approximately 0.63 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 222 kcal, 11.2g sugar, 23.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Diesel typically served?
Diesel is often suggested for Game Day, Weekend Drinks, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Diesel?
If you enjoy Diesel, 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 Diesel at home?
Yes. The Diesel uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Pint 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 Diesel 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.