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Gables Collins

Gables Collins is a cocktail made with Vodka, Creme De Noyaux, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Pineapple Juice. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic12.2% ABV7 ingredients

At a Glance

278 kcalCalories
12.2%ABV
17.7gSugar
25gCarbs
1.83Std 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?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 7 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake first four ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled Collins glass.Shaken
  2. Fill with soda water.Fill
  3. Garnish with lemon and pineapple.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Gables Collins with plenty of ice and keep the fruit flavors fresh. If it tastes heavy, add brightness before adding more sweetener. It is commonly matched with tropical food, spicy food, grilled seafood style pairings.

Taste

What does Gables Collins taste like?

Gables Collins is fruit-forward and tropical, usually built around juicy or bright flavors. The key is keeping the fruit lively rather than syrupy.

Primary flavours

ApplePineappleSweet

Supporting notes

CitrusTropicalTartSparkling

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Gables Collins is right for you

Gables Collins suits drinkers who want fruit, warmth and a holiday-style profile. Choose it when you want something bright and generous, but keep sweetness under control. The listed serve is about 10.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Gables Collins if...

Skip Gables Collins if you do not want fruit, sweetness or a warmer-weather feel. Tropical cocktails need enough acidity to stay balanced, so avoid them when you want a dry profile.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.
  • TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple 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

Tropical FoodSpicy FoodGrilled Seafood

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

Vodka2.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lemon Juice2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes
Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes
Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda Waterto taste

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
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

Can I make a Gables Collins at home?
Yes. The Gables Collins uses 7 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.