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Venial Sin

Venial Sin is an alcoholic cocktail built on Elderflower Liqueur. It leans agave, earthy and floral. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 34.1% ABV and roughly 244 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic34.1% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

244 kcalCalories
34.1%ABV
14.8gSugar
20.7gCarbs
1.7Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 5 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

AgaveEarthyFloral

Supporting notes

AlmondBotanicalCherryCitrusDry

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
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its dry and botanical notes.
  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave notes, pairing with mexican food and tacos.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

TacosMexican FoodSpicy Food

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Blanco Tequila0.5 oz

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes
Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Mezcal0.5 oz

TequilaWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less smoke and earthiness.
What changes
Tequila can replace mezcal when you want a cleaner, less smoky agave drink.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Maraschino Liqueur0.75 oz

MaraschinoGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.
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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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 Venial Sin?
The Venial Sin is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 34.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 244 calories.
What does a Venial Sin taste like?
Venial Sin has a flavour profile featuring Agave, Earthy, Floral, Almond. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Venial Sin?
Venial Sin pairs well with Tacos, Mexican Food, Spicy Food. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Venial Sin?
The Venial Sin has an ABV of approximately 34.1%. That's approximately 1.70 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 244 kcal, 14.8g sugar, 20.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Venial Sin typically served?
Venial Sin is often suggested for Aperitif, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Venial Sin?
If you enjoy Venial Sin, 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 Venial Sin at home?
Yes. The Venial Sin uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Venial Sin 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.