Cocktails

Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte is an alcoholic cocktail built on Red Wine. It leans acidic, aromatic and citrus. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 4.5% ABV and roughly 228 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic4.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

228 kcalCalories

4.5%ABV

24gSugar

29.3gCarbs

0.45Std 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, uses syrup, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozRed wineFortified Wine
1 ozGrenadineSweetener
to tasteLemon-lime sodaMixer

How to Make It

Pour red wine and grenadine into a Collins glass over ice cubes.Pour
Fill with lemon-lime soda, stir, and serve.Stirred

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Acidic Aromatic Citrus

Supporting notes

SweetDark FruitOak Red Fruit

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
Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

When to 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.

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

Grenadine1 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-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon-Lime Sodato taste

SpriteGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sprite is usually a close substitute for lemon-lime soda.

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 Queen Charlotte?: The Queen Charlotte is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 4.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 228 calories.
What does a Queen Charlotte taste like?: Queen Charlotte has a flavour profile featuring Acidic, Aromatic, Citrus, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Queen Charlotte?: The Queen Charlotte has an ABV of approximately 4.5%. That's approximately 0.45 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 228 kcal, 24.0g sugar, 29.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Queen Charlotte typically served?: Queen Charlotte is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Queen Charlotte?: If you enjoy Queen Charlotte, 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 Queen Charlotte at home?: Yes. The Queen Charlotte 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 Queen Charlotte 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.