Cocktails

Hole-in-One Cocktail

Hole-in-One Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Desmond & Duff Scotch Whisky. It leans citrus and bitter. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 20.2% ABV and roughly 89 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic20.2% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

89 kcalCalories

20.2%ABV

1.4gSugar

2.9gCarbs

0.77Std 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 ozDesmond & Duff Scotch WhiskyBase Spirit
0.75 ozDry VermouthFortified Wine
0.75 ozLemon JuiceJuice
1 dashOrange BittersBitters

How to Make It

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

Supporting notes

Botanical Dry Herbal Honey

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Dry finish
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and dry notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon 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

Dry Vermouth0.75 oz

Dry SherryWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then taste; the result will be less herbal and more savoury.
What changes: Dry sherry can replace dry vermouth when a drier, more saline and less herbal variation is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lillet BlancKnown variation

How much to use: Start with the recipe amount and taste; reduce it if the drink becomes too soft or sweet.
What changes: Lillet Blanc can stand in for dry vermouth in a Martini-style drink, but it produces a softer and slightly sweeter variation.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use only if a sweeter vermouth profile is acceptable.
What changes: Sweet vermouth is not a neutral substitute for dry vermouth; it makes the drink sweeter and rounder.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice0.75 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

Orange Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes: Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result is acceptable.

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 Hole-in-One Cocktail?: The Hole-in-One Cocktail is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 20.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 89 calories.
What does a Hole-in-One Cocktail taste like?: Hole-in-One Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Bitter, Botanical. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Hole-in-One Cocktail?: Hole-in-One Cocktail pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Hole-in-One Cocktail?: The Hole-in-One Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 20.2%. That's approximately 0.77 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 89 kcal, 1.4g sugar, 2.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Hole-in-One Cocktail typically served?: Hole-in-One Cocktail is often suggested for Aperitif, Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Hole-in-One Cocktail?: If you enjoy Hole-in-One Cocktail, 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 Hole-in-One Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Hole-in-One Cocktail 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.
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 Hole-in-One Cocktail 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.