Cocktails

El Oso (The Bear)

El Oso (The Bear) is an alcoholic cocktail built on Maraschino Liqueur. It leans floral, citrus and bitter. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 31.5% ABV and roughly 304 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic31.5% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

304 kcalCalories

31.5%ABV

21.4gSugar

29.6gCarbs

1.84Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 5 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozAnejo tequilaBase Spirit
0.75 ozHoney liqueurLiqueur Modifier
2.0 ozMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
2 dashesThe Bitter Truths Jerry Thomas Own Decanter BittersBitters
to tasteDehydrated Orange WheelOther

How to Make It

Stir with ice.Stirred
Drop dehydrated orange wheel into old-fashioned glass and add ice.Add
Strain cocktail into glass.Strain

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Floral Citrus Bitter

Supporting notes

Agave Almond Cherry Dry Earthy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Taco NightSuggested from its agave notes, pairing with mexican food and tacos.
AperitifSuggested from its bitter and dry 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

Tacos Mexican Food Spicy Food

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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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Maraschino Liqueur2.0 oz

MaraschinoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.

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 an El Oso (The Bear)?: The El Oso (The Bear) is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 31.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 304 calories.
What does an El Oso (The Bear) taste like?: El Oso (The Bear) has a flavour profile featuring Floral, Citrus, Bitter, Agave. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an El Oso (The Bear)?: El Oso (The Bear) pairs well with Tacos, Mexican Food, Spicy Food. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an El Oso (The Bear)?: The El Oso (The Bear) has an ABV of approximately 31.5%. That's approximately 1.84 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 304 kcal, 21.4g sugar, 29.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an El Oso (The Bear) typically served?: El Oso (The Bear) is often suggested for Aperitif, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an El Oso (The Bear)?: If you enjoy El Oso (The Bear), 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 an El Oso (The Bear) at home?: Yes. The El Oso (The Bear) uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 El Oso (The Bear) 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.