Cocktails

Poppy Cocktail

Poppy Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans botanical, chocolate and citrus. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 36.7% ABV and roughly 175 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic36.7% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

175 kcalCalories

36.7%ABV

7.8gSugar

10gCarbs

1.38Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 2 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozGinBase Spirit
3/4 oz whiteCreme de CacaoLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Botanical Chocolate Citrus

Supporting notes

Cocoa Herbal Juniper Sweet Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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 Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-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

Gin1 1/2 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.

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.

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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 Poppy Cocktail?: The Poppy Cocktail is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 36.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 175 calories.
What does a Poppy Cocktail taste like?: Poppy Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Botanical, Chocolate, Citrus, Cocoa. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Poppy Cocktail?: Poppy Cocktail pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Poppy Cocktail?: The Poppy Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 36.7%. That's approximately 1.38 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 175 kcal, 7.8g sugar, 10.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Poppy Cocktail typically served?: Poppy Cocktail is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Poppy Cocktail?: If you enjoy Poppy 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 Poppy Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Poppy Cocktail uses 2 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 Poppy 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.