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Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans botanical, citrus and herbal. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 11.9% ABV and roughly 229 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic11.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

229 kcalCalories
11.9%ABV
24gSugar
24.3gCarbs
1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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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

How to Make It

  1. Pour gin and cranberry into a highball filled with ice cubes.Pour
  2. Add grenadine and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BotanicalCitrusHerbal

Supporting notes

JuniperAromaticBerryFruitySweet

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

  • Happy HourSuggested from pairing with charcuterie and olives.
  • AperitifSuggested from its botanical and herbal notes.

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

CharcuterieOlivesSalty 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

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin2 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.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice5 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadine2 splashes

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

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 Ruby Tuesday?
The Ruby Tuesday is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 229 calories.
What does a Ruby Tuesday taste like?
Ruby Tuesday has a flavour profile featuring Botanical, Citrus, Herbal, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Ruby Tuesday?
Ruby Tuesday pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Ruby Tuesday?
The Ruby Tuesday has an ABV of approximately 11.9%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 229 kcal, 24.0g sugar, 24.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Ruby Tuesday typically served?
Ruby Tuesday is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Ruby Tuesday?
If you enjoy Ruby Tuesday, 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 Ruby Tuesday at home?
Yes. The Ruby Tuesday uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball 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 Ruby Tuesday 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.