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Ethel Duffy Cocktail

Ethel Duffy Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Apricot Flavored Brandy. It leans sweet, apricot and citrus. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 25% ABV and roughly 208 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic25% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

208 kcalCalories
25%ABV
20gSugar
25.5gCarbs
0.94Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetApricotCitrus

Supporting notes

HerbalMintStone Fruit

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

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • DessertSuggested 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

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

White Creme De Menthe0.75 oz

Green Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
Green crème de menthe can replace white crème de menthe if the green color is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec0.75 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
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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Frequently asked questions

What is an Ethel Duffy Cocktail?
The Ethel Duffy Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 208 calories.
What does an Ethel Duffy Cocktail taste like?
Ethel Duffy Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apricot, Citrus, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Ethel Duffy Cocktail?
Ethel Duffy Cocktail pairs well with Pork, Cheese, Fruit Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Ethel Duffy Cocktail?
The Ethel Duffy Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. That's approximately 0.94 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 208 kcal, 20.0g sugar, 25.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Ethel Duffy Cocktail typically served?
Ethel Duffy Cocktail is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Ethel Duffy Cocktail?
If you enjoy Ethel Duffy Cocktail, 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 Ethel Duffy Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Ethel Duffy Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Ethel Duffy Cocktail 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.