Cocktails

Stone Cocktail

Stone Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Light Rum. It leans dried fruit, herbal and nutty. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 27.8% ABV and roughly 269 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic27.8% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

269 kcalCalories

27.8%ABV

6.5gSugar

10.7gCarbs

2.32Std 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, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1.0 ozDry SherryFortified Wine
2.0 ozLight RumBase Spirit
2.0 ozSweet VermouthFortified Wine

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Dried Fruit Herbal Nutty

Supporting notes

OxidativeRed Fruit Salty Spice Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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-Free Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

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

Light Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet Vermouth2.0 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes: Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.

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 Stone Cocktail?: The Stone Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 27.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 269 calories.
What does a Stone Cocktail taste like?: Stone Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Dried Fruit, Herbal, Nutty, Oxidative. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Stone Cocktail?: Stone Cocktail pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Stone Cocktail?: The Stone Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 27.8%. That's approximately 2.32 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 269 kcal, 6.5g sugar, 10.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Stone Cocktail typically served?: Stone Cocktail is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Stone Cocktail?: If you enjoy Stone Cocktail, 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 Stone Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Stone Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Stone Cocktail 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.