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Gin Squirt

Gin Squirt is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans sweet and sparkling. Stirred and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 15.6% ABV and roughly 146 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

Taste profile

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?

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

What is a Gin Squirt?
The Gin Squirt is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 146 calories.
What does a Gin Squirt taste like?
Gin Squirt has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Sparkling, Apple, Pineapple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Gin Squirt?
The Gin Squirt has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. That's approximately 1.09 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 146 kcal, 11.4g sugar, 11.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Gin Squirt typically served?
Gin Squirt is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Gin Squirt?
If you enjoy Gin Squirt, 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 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.
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 Gin Squirt 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.