Cocktails

Dolores

Dolores is an alcoholic cocktail built on Brandy. It leans fruit, sweet and vanilla. Shaken and served in a Champagne Flute. Expect about 21.2% ABV and roughly 276 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic21.2% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

276 kcalCalories

21.2%ABV

19.4gSugar

25.4gCarbs

1.04Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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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

1.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
1.0 ozCherry liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1.0 ozWhite or dark creme de cacaoLiqueur Modifier
to tasteEgg WhiteEgg Or Foamer
to tasteFreshly grated nutmegModifier

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake without ice.Shaken
shake with ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute.Shaken
Top with nutmeg.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Champagne Flute
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Fruit Sweet Vanilla

Supporting notes

Chocolate Cocoa Spice Berry Cherry

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
Winter / CozySuggested from its spice notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

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-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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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

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 Dolores?: The Dolores is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Champagne Flute. It has an ABV of approximately 21.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 276 calories.
What does a Dolores taste like?: Dolores has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Sweet, Vanilla, Chocolate. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Dolores?: Dolores pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Dolores?: The Dolores has an ABV of approximately 21.2%. That's approximately 1.04 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 276 kcal, 19.4g sugar, 25.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Dolores typically served?: Dolores is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Dolores?: If you enjoy Dolores, 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 Dolores at home?: Yes. The Dolores uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Champagne Flute. 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 Dolores 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.