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Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy is a cocktail made with Bourbon, Dark Rum, and Heavy Cream. It is served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic38.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

266 kcalCalories
38.2%ABV
0.4gSugar
0.4gCarbs
2.23Std 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 & Tools

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

  1. In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients.Shaken
  2. Shake well.Shaken
  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.Strain

How to Serve

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

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CaramelSpiceVanilla

Supporting notes

MolassesOakRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

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-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not compatible

Vegan
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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

Bourbon2 oz

Rye WhiskeyWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetener if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Rye whiskey can replace bourbon when a spicier, drier version is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Dark Rum1 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Heavy Cream1/2 oz

Light CreamWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink may be less full-bodied.
What changes
Light cream can replace heavy cream when a lighter texture is acceptable.
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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Frequently asked questions

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