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Sputnik

Sputnik is a cocktail made with Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Fresh Orange Juice, and Half-And-Half. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Red-Wine Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Cocktailalcoholic6.3% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

273 kcalCalories
6.3%ABV
17.7gSugar
21.9gCarbs
0.78Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice until frothy and pour into red-wine glass.Shaken
  2. Garnish with peach.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Red-Wine Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Sputnik well chilled and avoid oversweetening. Creamy and dessert-style drinks usually need restraint to stay balanced.

Taste

What does Sputnik taste like?

Sputnik is a richer dessert-leaning drink. Expect a softer texture, rounded sweetness and a fuller finish than a crisp citrus cocktail.

Primary flavours

Citrus

Supporting notes

FruitPeachSweetRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Sputnik is right for you

Sputnik is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 6.3% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Sputnik if...

Skip Sputnik if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its cream and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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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

Vodka0.75 oz

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

Fresh Orange Juice3.0 oz

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

Half-And-Half3.0 oz

Light CreamWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Light cream can replace half-and-half when a slightly richer texture is acceptable.
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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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Sputnik at home?
Yes. The Sputnik uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Red-Wine Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.