Cocktails

Pearl Button

Pearl Button is an alcoholic cocktail built on Lillet Blanc. It leans citrus and aperitif. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 19.3% ABV and roughly 293 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

293 kcalCalories

19.3%ABV

8.1gSugar

14.4gCarbs

2.57Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozCachaca (Brazilian rum)Base Spirit
4.0 ozLillet BlancFortified Wine
2.0 ozFresh Lime JuiceJuice
Lemon-lime sodaPineapple wedgeGarnish
1 garnishmaraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

Shake first three ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled Collins glass.Shaken
Top with soda.Top
Garnish with pineapple and cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusAperitif

Supporting notes

Earthy Floral FruitGrassyHoney

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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

Fresh Lime Juice2.0 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-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 July 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pearl Button?: The Pearl Button is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 293 calories.
What does a Pearl Button taste like?: Pearl Button has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Aperitif, Earthy, Floral. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pearl Button?: Pearl Button pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pearl Button?: The Pearl Button has an ABV of approximately 19.3%. That's approximately 2.57 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 293 kcal, 8.1g sugar, 14.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pearl Button typically served?: Pearl Button is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pearl Button?: If you enjoy Pearl Button, 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 Pearl Button at home?: Yes. The Pearl Button uses 5 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 Pearl Button 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.