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Stormy Colada

Stormy Colada is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans sweet, apple and pineapple. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 12.4% ABV and roughly 212 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic12.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

212 kcalCalories
12.4%ABV
10.4gSugar
13.9gCarbs
1.46Std 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, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Add rum and pineapple juice to ice-filled Highball glass.Fill
  2. Fill with ginger beer and stir.Stirred
  3. Add skewered garnish.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetApplePineapple

Supporting notes

GingerCaramelMolassesSpiceVanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • TropicalSuggested from its pineapple notes.
  • PoolsideSuggested from its pineapple 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

VeganVegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Dark Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Pineapple Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes
Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible
Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes
Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatible

Ginger Beer

Ginger AleWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; add lime if the drink loses bite.
What changes
Ginger ale can replace ginger beer when a softer ginger profile is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Stormy Colada?
The Stormy Colada is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 12.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 212 calories.
What does a Stormy Colada taste like?
Stormy Colada has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Apple, Pineapple, Ginger. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Stormy Colada?
Stormy Colada 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 Stormy Colada?
The Stormy Colada has an ABV of approximately 12.4%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 212 kcal, 10.4g sugar, 13.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Stormy Colada typically served?
Stormy Colada is often suggested for Poolside, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Stormy Colada?
If you enjoy Stormy Colada, 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 Stormy Colada at home?
Yes. The Stormy Colada 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 Stormy Colada 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.