Cocktails

Madras

Madras is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans tart and citrus. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 12.1% ABV and roughly 204 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.1% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

204 kcalCalories

12.1%ABV

16.7gSugar

17.5gCarbs

1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozVodkaBase Spirit
4.0 ozCranberry JuiceJuice
1.0 ozOrange juiceJuice
1 garnishLime wedgeGarnish

How to Make It

Build in order given into ice-filled Highball glass.Built
Squeeze lime and add.Add

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Built

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Berry Fruity Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Bright and citrusy
Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
SummerSuggested from its citrus 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.

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

Vodka2.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice4.0 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice1.0 oz

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes: Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes: Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Wedge1 garnish

Lime WheelGood swap

How much to use: Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes: A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.

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 July 12, 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 Madras?: The Madras is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 204 calories.
What does a Madras taste like?: Madras has a flavour profile featuring Tart, Citrus, Berry, Fruity. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Madras?: Madras pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Madras?: The Madras has an ABV of approximately 12.1%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 204 kcal, 16.7g sugar, 17.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Madras typically served?: Madras is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Madras?: If you enjoy Madras, 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 Madras at home?: Yes. The Madras uses 4 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 Madras 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.