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El Profesor

El Profesor is an alcoholic cocktail built on Benedictine. It leans bitter, herbal and spice. Stirred and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 30.6% ABV and roughly 345 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic30.6% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

345 kcalCalories
30.6%ABV
20.7gSugar
29gCarbs
2Std 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

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and strain into chilled old-fashioned glass.Stirred
  2. Add lemon twist.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BitterHerbalSpice

Supporting notes

BotanicalBrandy LikeFloralGrapeHoney

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

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

Aromatic Bitters2 dashes

Angostura BittersGood swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes
Angostura is a widely used aromatic bitters and is usually a close replacement when a recipe calls for generic aromatic bitters.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Twist1 garnish

Lemon PeelGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized piece of peel.
What changes
Lemon peel is usually a close substitute for a lemon twist.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange TwistWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same size twist.
What changes
Orange twist can replace lemon twist when a sweeter orange aroma 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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is an El Profesor?
The El Profesor is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 30.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 345 calories.
What does an El Profesor taste like?
El Profesor has a flavour profile featuring Bitter, Herbal, Spice, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an El Profesor?
El Profesor pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an El Profesor?
The El Profesor has an ABV of approximately 30.6%. That's approximately 2.00 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 345 kcal, 20.7g sugar, 29.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an El Profesor typically served?
El Profesor is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an El Profesor?
If you enjoy El Profesor, 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 Profesor at home?
Yes. The El Profesor uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 Profesor 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.