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San Francisco

San Francisco is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans sweet and banana. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 10.9% ABV and roughly 175 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic10.9% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

175 kcalCalories
10.9%ABV
21.4gSugar
24.6gCarbs
0.7Std 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?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients, uses syrup

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Take a tall glass and put in a few ice cubes, fill the vodka over it and fill with juice then the "creme", to end fill in the grenadine but very carefully at the side of the glass so it will lay down in the bottom.Fill
  2. garnish with orange and strawberry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetBanana

Supporting notes

TropicalAromaticCitrusTart

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

  • TropicalSuggested from its tropical and banana notes.
  • SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus 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

Tropical FoodSpicy FoodGrilled Seafood

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-FreeVegetarian

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

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

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka2 cl

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadineto taste

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.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juiceto taste

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
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.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is a San Francisco?
The San Francisco is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 10.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 175 calories.
What does a San Francisco taste like?
San Francisco has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Banana, Tropical, Aromatic. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a San Francisco?
San Francisco pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a San Francisco?
The San Francisco has an ABV of approximately 10.9%. That's approximately 0.70 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 175 kcal, 21.4g sugar, 24.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a San Francisco typically served?
San Francisco is often suggested for Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a San Francisco?
If you enjoy San Francisco, 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 San Francisco at home?
Yes. The San Francisco uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 San Francisco 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.