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Trois Rivieres

Trois Rivieres is an alcoholic cocktail built on Canadian Whisky. It leans spice, sweet and citrus. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 32% ABV and roughly 367 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic32% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

367 kcalCalories
32%ABV
17.2gSugar
21.3gCarbs
2.66Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Add a twist of orange peel.Add

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SpiceSweetCitrus

Supporting notes

HerbalOakVanillaWine

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

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

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme and recipe metadata. This assignment was approved from the missing-occasion review queue.

Food pairings

BBQSteakGrilled Meat

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.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Triple Sec2.0 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
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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Frequently asked questions

What is a Trois Rivieres?
The Trois Rivieres is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 32.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 367 calories.
What does a Trois Rivieres taste like?
Trois Rivieres has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Sweet, Citrus, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Trois Rivieres?
Trois Rivieres pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Trois Rivieres?
The Trois Rivieres has an ABV of approximately 32.0%. That's approximately 2.66 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 367 kcal, 17.2g sugar, 21.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Trois Rivieres typically served?
Trois Rivieres is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Trois Rivieres?
If you enjoy Trois Rivieres, 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 Trois Rivieres at home?
Yes. The Trois Rivieres 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 Trois Rivieres 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.