Cocktails

The Galah

The Galah is an alcoholic cocktail built on Dark Rum. It leans sweet, tropical and apple. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 15% ABV and roughly 331 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

331 kcalCalories

15%ABV

23.7gSugar

33.9gCarbs

1.96Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 shotDark RumBase Spirit
1 shotCampariLiqueur Modifier
1/2 shotCreme De BananeLiqueur Modifier
TopPineapple JuiceJuice
TopLime JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Mix together the alcoholic portions and top with Pineapple and Lime juice.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Tropical Apple

Supporting notes

Pineapple CitrusAperitifBanana Bitter

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple 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 Food Spicy 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-Free Vegetarian

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

Dark Rum1 shot

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.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Campari1 shot

AperolNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use the same amount, but expect a much softer drink.
What changes: Aperol can replace Campari only if you want a sweeter, lighter and less bitter result.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple JuiceTop

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.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-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.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime JuiceTop

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

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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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 The Galah?: The The Galah is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 331 calories.
What does a The Galah taste like?: The Galah has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Tropical, Apple, Pineapple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a The Galah?: The Galah 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 The Galah?: The The Galah has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. That's approximately 1.96 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 331 kcal, 23.7g sugar, 33.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a The Galah typically served?: The Galah is often suggested for Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a The Galah?: If you enjoy The Galah, 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 Galah at home?: Yes. The The Galah uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins 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 Galah 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.