Cocktails

Grand Blue

Grand Blue is an alcoholic cocktail built on Malibu Rum. It leans sweet, citrus and fruit. Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 16.8% ABV and roughly 161 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic16.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

161 kcalCalories

16.8%ABV

16.7gSugar

20.3gCarbs

0.71Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 clMalibu rumBase Spirit
1 1/2 clPeach schnappsLiqueur Modifier
1 1/2 clBlue CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
3 clSweet and sourMixer

How to Make It

Serve in an Old Fashioned glass.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Citrus Fruit

Supporting notes

Peach Vanilla

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

Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Blue Curacao1 1/2 cl

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes: Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Grand Blue?: The Grand Blue is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 16.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 161 calories.
What does a Grand Blue taste like?: Grand Blue has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Fruit, Peach. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Grand Blue?: Grand Blue pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Grand Blue?: The Grand Blue has an ABV of approximately 16.8%. That's approximately 0.71 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 161 kcal, 16.7g sugar, 20.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Grand Blue typically served?: Grand Blue is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Grand Blue?: If you enjoy Grand Blue, 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 Grand Blue at home?: Yes. The Grand Blue uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 Grand Blue 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.