Cocktails

Purple Twister

Purple Twister is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Mr. Boston Grape Vodka. It leans cola, sparkling and grape. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 13.9% ABV and roughly 270 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic13.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

270 kcalCalories

13.9%ABV

35.6gSugar

38.5gCarbs

1.17Std 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?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Grape VodkaBase Spirit
to tastecolaMixer
1 garnishlemon sliceGarnish

How to Make It

Pour into Collins glass over ice cubes.Pour
Fill with cola, add slice of lemon, and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

ColaSparklingGrape

Supporting notes

Sweet Caramel Spicy 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

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its sparkling notes.

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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

Colato taste

Coca-ColaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Coca-Cola is usually a close substitute for cola in mixed drinks.

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 Purple Twister?: The Purple Twister is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 13.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 270 calories.
What does a Purple Twister taste like?: Purple Twister has a flavour profile featuring Cola, Sparkling, Grape, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Purple Twister?: The Purple Twister has an ABV of approximately 13.9%. That's approximately 1.17 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 270 kcal, 35.6g sugar, 38.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Purple Twister typically served?: Purple Twister is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Purple Twister?: If you enjoy Purple Twister, 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 Purple Twister at home?: Yes. The Purple Twister uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Purple Twister 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.