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Imperial Fizz

Imperial Fizz is an alcoholic cocktail built on Blended Whiskey. It leans vanilla and sparkling. Shaken and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 19% ABV and roughly 160 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

160 kcalCalories
19%ABV
3.1gSugar
4.2gCarbs
1.49Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake all ingredients (except carbonated water) with ice and strain into a Highball glass over two ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Fill with carbonated water, stir, and serve.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

VanillaSparkling

Supporting notes

SweetCitrusOakSpice

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.
  • BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
  • CelebrationSuggested from its sparkling 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

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

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-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

Light Rum1/2 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugar1 tsp

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Carbonated Waterto taste

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for carbonated water.
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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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 Imperial Fizz?
The Imperial Fizz is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 160 calories.
What does an Imperial Fizz taste like?
Imperial Fizz has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Sparkling, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Imperial Fizz?
Imperial Fizz pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Imperial Fizz?
The Imperial Fizz has an ABV of approximately 19.0%. That's approximately 1.49 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 160 kcal, 3.1g sugar, 4.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Imperial Fizz typically served?
Imperial Fizz is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Celebration, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Imperial Fizz?
If you enjoy Imperial Fizz, 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 Imperial Fizz at home?
Yes. The Imperial Fizz uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball 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 Imperial Fizz 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.