Cocktails

Gin Swizzle

Gin Swizzle is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans sweet, citrus and herbal. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 13.3% ABV and roughly 166 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic13.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

166 kcalCalories

13.3%ABV

5gSugar

8gCarbs

1.48Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

1 1/2 ozLime juiceJuice
1 tsp superfineSugarSweetener
2 ozGinBase Spirit
1 dashBittersModifier
3 ozClub sodaMixer

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the lime juice, sugar, gin, and bitters.Shaken
Shake well.Shaken
Almost fill a colling glass with ice cubes.Fill
Stir until the glass is frosted.Stirred
Strain the mixture in the shaker into the glass and add the club soda.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Citrus Herbal

Supporting notes

Botanical Juniper Mineral

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 notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its mineral and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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 Vegan Vegetarian

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

Lime Juice1 1/2 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sugar1 tsp superfine

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin2 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

Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersKnown variation

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes: When a recipe says only “bitters,” Angostura is a common aromatic default, except in drinks built around another named bitters style.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Soda3 oz

Soda WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.

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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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 Gin Swizzle?: The Gin Swizzle is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 13.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 166 calories.
What does a Gin Swizzle taste like?: Gin Swizzle has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Herbal, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Gin Swizzle?: Gin Swizzle pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Gin Swizzle?: The Gin Swizzle has an ABV of approximately 13.3%. That's approximately 1.48 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 166 kcal, 5.0g sugar, 8.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Gin Swizzle typically served?: Gin Swizzle is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Gin Swizzle?: If you enjoy Gin Swizzle, 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 Swizzle at home?: Yes. The Gin Swizzle uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 Swizzle 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.