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Mamie's Sister

Mamie's Sister is a cocktail made with Juice Of A Lime, Gin, and Ginger Ale. It is served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic14.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

256 kcalCalories
14.5%ABV
27.5gSugar
29.5gCarbs
1.46Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1.0 ozJuice of a LimeJuice
  • 2.0 ozGinBase Spirit
  • to tasteGinger aleMixer

How to Make It

  1. Put the juice of one lime and a lime twist into Collins glass, and add gin.Add
  2. Fill glass with ginger ale and ice.Fill
  3. Stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Mamie's Sister 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 Mamie's Sister taste like?

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

Primary flavours

CitrusGinger

Supporting notes

BotanicalHerbalJuniperSpicySweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Mamie's Sister is right for you

Mamie's Sister 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 14.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Mamie's Sister if...

Skip Mamie's Sister 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

  • 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

SeafoodCevicheSalads

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

VeganVegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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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

Juice Of A Lime1.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Gin2.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Aleto taste

Ginger BeerWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other spice or ginger if needed.
What changes
Ginger beer can replace ginger ale when a spicier, stronger ginger kick is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Mamie's Sister at home?
Yes. The Mamie's Sister uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.