Cocktails

Fat Like Buddha

Fat Like Buddha is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans spice, herbal and sweet. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 35.1% ABV and roughly 300 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic35.1% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

300 kcalCalories

35.1%ABV

12.9gSugar

17.1gCarbs

2.49Std 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

2.0 ozDark rumBase Spirit
0.75 ozDubonnet RougeFortified Wine
0.75 ozBenedictineLiqueur Modifier
0.75 ozTriple SecLiqueur Modifier
1 garnishOrange twistGarnish

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
Flame orange twist and add.Add

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Herbal Sweet

Supporting notes

Citrus Botanical Caramel Honey

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

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from 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

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

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

Dark Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes: Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.

Light RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes: Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result 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

Orange Twist1 garnish

Orange PeelGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar-sized piece of peel.
What changes: Orange peel is usually a close substitute for an orange twist.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon TwistWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same size twist.
What changes: Lemon twist can replace orange twist when a sharper lemon 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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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 Fat Like Buddha?: The Fat Like Buddha is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 35.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 300 calories.
What does a Fat Like Buddha taste like?: Fat Like Buddha has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Herbal, Sweet, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Fat Like Buddha?: Fat Like Buddha pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Fat Like Buddha?: The Fat Like Buddha has an ABV of approximately 35.1%. That's approximately 2.49 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 300 kcal, 12.9g sugar, 17.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Fat Like Buddha typically served?: Fat Like Buddha is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Fat Like Buddha?: If you enjoy Fat Like Buddha, 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 Fat Like Buddha at home?: Yes. The Fat Like Buddha 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 Fat Like Buddha 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.