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Ice Cream Flip

Ice Cream Flip is an alcoholic cocktail built on Maraschino. It leans almond, cherry and citrus. Shaken and served in a Sour Glass. Expect about 18.5% ABV and roughly 220 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic18.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

220 kcalCalories
18.5%ABV
14.9gSugar
19.4gCarbs
0.93Std 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

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Sour glass.Shaken
  2. Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Sour Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

AlmondCherryCitrus

Supporting notes

DryFloralSweetCreamy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

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

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Happy HourSuggested from its dry notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.
  • AperitifSuggested from its dry notes.

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

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

Maraschino1.0 oz

Maraschino LiqueurGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Maraschino liqueur is usually the intended substitute for maraschino when used as a liqueur ingredient.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec1.0 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ice Cream Flip?
The Ice Cream Flip is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 18.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 220 calories.
What does an Ice Cream Flip taste like?
Ice Cream Flip has a flavour profile featuring Almond, Cherry, Citrus, Dry. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Ice Cream Flip?
Ice Cream Flip pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Ice Cream Flip?
The Ice Cream Flip has an ABV of approximately 18.5%. That's approximately 0.93 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 220 kcal, 14.9g sugar, 19.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Ice Cream Flip typically served?
Ice Cream Flip is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Ice Cream Flip?
If you enjoy Ice Cream Flip, 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 an Ice Cream Flip at home?
Yes. The Ice Cream Flip uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Sour 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 Ice Cream Flip 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.