Cocktails

Moulin Rouge Cocktail

Moulin Rouge Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Sweet Vermouth. It leans herbal, botanical and citrus. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 19.5% ABV and roughly 373 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

373 kcalCalories

19.5%ABV

29.6gSugar

40.2gCarbs

1.96Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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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

2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Sloe GinBase Spirit
4.0 ozSweet VermouthFortified Wine
1 dashBittersModifier

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Herbal Botanical Citrus

Supporting notes

Juniper Red Fruit Spice Sweet Bitter

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
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

Charcuterie OlivesSalty Snacks

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sweet Vermouth4.0 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes: Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersKnown variation

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes: When a recipe says only “bitters,” Angostura is a common aromatic default, except in drinks built around another named bitters style.

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 June 18, 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 Moulin Rouge Cocktail?: The Moulin Rouge Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 373 calories.
What does a Moulin Rouge Cocktail taste like?: Moulin Rouge Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Herbal, Botanical, Citrus, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Moulin Rouge Cocktail?: Moulin Rouge Cocktail pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Moulin Rouge Cocktail?: The Moulin Rouge Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 19.5%. That's approximately 1.96 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 373 kcal, 29.6g sugar, 40.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Moulin Rouge Cocktail typically served?: Moulin Rouge Cocktail is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Moulin Rouge Cocktail?: If you enjoy Moulin Rouge Cocktail, 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 Moulin Rouge Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Moulin Rouge Cocktail 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.
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 Moulin Rouge Cocktail 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.