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Gin Squirt

Gin Squirt is a cocktail made with Gin, Grenadine, Powdered Sugar, and Pineapple. The listed recipe is stirred and served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic15.6% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

146 kcalCalories
15.6%ABV
11.4gSugar
11.4gCarbs
1.09Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, uses syrup, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ozGinBase Spirit
  • 1 tspGrenadineSweetener
  • 1 tblspPowdered sugarSweetener
  • 3 chunksPineappleFruit
  • 2StrawberriesFruit
  • to tasteCarbonated waterMixer

How to Make It

  1. Stir gin, grenadine, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a Highball glass over ice cubes.Stirred
  2. Fill with carbonated water and stir.Stirred
  3. Decorate with the pineapple chunks and the strawberries and serve.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Gin Squirt tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last.

Taste

What does Gin Squirt taste like?

Gin Squirt is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

SweetSparkling

Supporting notes

ApplePineappleStrawberryBotanicalCitrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

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

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Gin Squirt is right for you

Gin Squirt is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 5.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Gin Squirt if...

Skip Gin Squirt if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Gin1 1/2 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadine1 tsp

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugar1 tblsp

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Gin Squirt at home?
Yes. The Gin Squirt uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.