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Pacman

Pacman is a low / optional alcohol cocktail. It leans sweet and spicy. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 0.2% ABV and roughly 237 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Low / Optional Alcohol Cocktailoptional_alcohol0.2% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

237 kcalCalories
0.2%ABV
56gSugar
58.6gCarbs
0.02Std 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?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients, uses syrup

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Add grenadine, lemon juice, and bitters to collins filled with ice.Fill
  2. Top with wedge of lime.Top
  3. with ginger ale.
  4. Notch an orange slice and slide down side of glass.

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetSpicy

Supporting notes

CitrusGingerAromaticBitterHerbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Low ABV
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and herbal notes.
  • Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • 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

SaladsBrunchLight 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

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

Lemon Juice2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Grenadine1.0 oz

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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-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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pacman?
The Pacman is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 0.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 237 calories.
What does a Pacman taste like?
Pacman has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Spicy, Citrus, Ginger. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pacman?
Pacman pairs well with Salads, Brunch, Light Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pacman?
The Pacman has an ABV of approximately 0.2%. That's approximately 0.02 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 237 kcal, 56.0g sugar, 58.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pacman typically served?
Pacman is often suggested for Aperitif, Low / No Alcohol, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pacman?
If you enjoy Pacman, 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 Pacman at home?
Yes. The Pacman uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 Pacman 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.