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Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear is a cocktail made with Amaretto, Jägermeister, Kahlua, and Milk. It is served in a Collins Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Cocktailalcoholic14% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

331 kcalCalories
14%ABV
30.8gSugar
38.3gCarbs
1.3Std 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

How to Make It

  1. Served over ice.Serve
  2. Sounds nasty, but tastes great.

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetVanilla

Supporting notes

AlmondBitter SweetCoffeeHerbalNutty

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

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-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto1 part

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Kahlua1 part

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milk2 1/2 parts

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.
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

Can I make a Grizzly Bear at home?
Yes. The Grizzly Bear uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.