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Victory Collins

Victory Collins is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans sweet, citrus and grape. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 8.3% ABV and roughly 221 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic8.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

221 kcalCalories
8.3%ABV
27.2gSugar
31.1gCarbs
1.06Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake all ingredients (except orange slice) with ice and strain into a Collins glass over ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Add the slice of orange and serve.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetCitrusGrape

Supporting notes

FruityTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its 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

SeafoodCevicheSalads

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-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Vodka1 1/2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice3 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugar1 tsp

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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 Victory Collins?
The Victory Collins is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 8.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 221 calories.
What does a Victory Collins taste like?
Victory Collins has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Grape. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Victory Collins?
Victory Collins pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Victory Collins?
The Victory Collins has an ABV of approximately 8.3%. That's approximately 1.06 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 221 kcal, 27.2g sugar, 31.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Victory Collins typically served?
Victory Collins is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Victory Collins?
If you enjoy Victory Collins, 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 Victory Collins at home?
Yes. The Victory Collins 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 Victory Collins 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.