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Mamie's Sister

Mamie's Sister is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and ginger. Served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 14.5% ABV and roughly 256 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

Taste profile

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?

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

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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

What is a Mamie's Sister?
The Mamie's Sister is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 256 calories.
What does a Mamie's Sister taste like?
Mamie's Sister has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Ginger, Botanical, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Mamie's Sister?
Mamie's Sister pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Mamie's Sister?
The Mamie's Sister has an ABV of approximately 14.5%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 256 kcal, 27.5g sugar, 29.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Mamie's Sister typically served?
Mamie's Sister is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Mamie's Sister?
If you enjoy Mamie's Sister, 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 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.
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 Mamie's Sister 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.