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Green Opal

Green Opal is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans anise, sweet and botanical. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 34% ABV and roughly 429 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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At a Glance

429 kcalCalories
34%ABV
31.1gSugar
39.9gCarbs
2.83Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2.0 ozGinBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozAnisetteLiqueur Modifier
  • 1.0 ozAnisLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

AniseSweetBotanical

Supporting notes

CitrusHerbalJuniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its botanical and herbal notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin2.0 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.
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

What is a Green Opal?
The Green Opal is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 34.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 429 calories.
What does a Green Opal taste like?
Green Opal has a flavour profile featuring Anise, Sweet, Botanical, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Green Opal?
Green Opal pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Green Opal?
The Green Opal has an ABV of approximately 34.0%. That's approximately 2.83 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 429 kcal, 31.1g sugar, 39.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Green Opal typically served?
Green Opal is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Green Opal?
If you enjoy Green Opal, 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 Green Opal at home?
Yes. The Green Opal uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Green Opal 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.