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The Evil Blue Thing

Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass

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Cocktailalcoholic25.2% ABV3 ingredients
Estimated per recipe269 kcal25.2% ABV1.26 US standard drinks22.9g sugar30.3g carbsAbout these numbers
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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour ingredients into glass, and drop in a blue whale!Pour
  2. The blue whale isn't really necessary, but it makes the drink more "fun".

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-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.

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Blue Curacao1 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes
Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Rum1/2 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.
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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Estimated Sensory Profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Noticeably sweet

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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 The Evil Blue Thing?
The The Evil Blue Thing is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 269 calories.
What does a The Evil Blue Thing taste like?
The Evil Blue Thing has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Chocolate, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a The Evil Blue Thing?
The Evil Blue Thing pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a The Evil Blue Thing?
The The Evil Blue Thing has an ABV of approximately 25.2%. That's approximately 1.26 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 269 kcal, 22.9g sugar, 30.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a The Evil Blue Thing?
If you enjoy The Evil Blue Thing, 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 The Evil Blue Thing at home?
Yes. The The Evil Blue Thing uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 The Evil Blue Thing 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.