Cocktails

Heather's Kiss

Heather's Kiss is a cocktail made with Blended Scotch Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, and Absinthe. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic20.7% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

241 kcalCalories

20.7%ABV

18.3gSugar

20.9gCarbs

1.55Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozBlended Scotch WhiskeyBase Spirit
2.0 ozFresh lemon juiceJuice
0.75 ozAgave nectarModifier
1.0 ozAbsintheBase Spirit

How to Make It

Shake with ice strain into chilled cocktail glass.Shaken
Garnish with apple slice.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Heather's Kiss cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Heather's Kiss taste like?

Heather's Kiss is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Anise Citrus

Supporting notes

Agave Sweet Honey OakSmoke

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Heather's Kiss is right for you

Heather's Kiss is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 20.7% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Heather's Kiss if...

Skip Heather's Kiss if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its smoke and oak notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Fresh Lemon Juice2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

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.

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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

Can I make a Heather's Kiss at home?: Yes. The Heather's Kiss uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.