Cocktails

Dubonnet Highball

Dubonnet Highball is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dubonnet. It leans sweet, sparkling and ginger. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 4.2% ABV and roughly 195 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic4.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

195 kcalCalories

4.2%ABV

31.7gSugar

34.1gCarbs

0.49Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozDubonnetFortified Wine
ginger aleMixer
to tastecarbonated waterMixer

How to Make It

Put Dubonnet in Highball glass with two ice cubes and fill with ginger ale or carbonated water.Fill
Add a twist of lemon peel, if desired, and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Sparkling Ginger

Supporting notes

Herbal SpiceWineSpicy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet
Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its sparkling notes.
Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

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

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-CarbLow-Sugar

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKeto

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Ginger Ale

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes: Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Dubonnet Highball?: The Dubonnet Highball is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 4.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 195 calories.
What does a Dubonnet Highball taste like?: Dubonnet Highball has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Sparkling, Ginger, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Dubonnet Highball?: The Dubonnet Highball has an ABV of approximately 4.2%. That's approximately 0.49 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 195 kcal, 31.7g sugar, 34.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Dubonnet Highball typically served?: Dubonnet Highball is often suggested for Happy Hour, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Dubonnet Highball?: If you enjoy Dubonnet Highball, 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 Dubonnet Highball at home?: Yes. The Dubonnet Highball uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball 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 Dubonnet Highball 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.