Cocktails

The Jimmy Conway

The Jimmy Conway is an alcoholic cocktail built on Irish Whiskey. It leans vanilla, almond and nutty. Served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. Expect about 15.8% ABV and roughly 344 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.8% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

344 kcalCalories

15.8%ABV

31.7gSugar

34.4gCarbs

1.94Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

50 mlIrish WhiskeyBase Spirit
50 mlAmarettoLiqueur Modifier
4 ozCranberry JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Fill glass with ice Pour in The Irishman and Disaronno Fill to the top with Cranberry Juice Garnish with a slice of lemon…Enjoy!Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Whiskey Sour Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Vanilla Almond Nutty

Supporting notes

Oak Spice Sweet Berry Fruity

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
Date NightSuggested from its berry and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

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 Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto50 ml

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice4 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note 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.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a The Jimmy Conway?: The The Jimmy Conway is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 344 calories.
What does a The Jimmy Conway taste like?: The Jimmy Conway has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Almond, Nutty, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a The Jimmy Conway?: The Jimmy Conway 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 Jimmy Conway?: The The Jimmy Conway has an ABV of approximately 15.8%. That's approximately 1.94 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 344 kcal, 31.7g sugar, 34.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a The Jimmy Conway typically served?: The Jimmy Conway is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a The Jimmy Conway?: If you enjoy The Jimmy Conway, 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 Jimmy Conway at home?: Yes. The The Jimmy Conway uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Whiskey Sour 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 Jimmy Conway 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.