Cocktails

Wallis Blue Cocktail

Wallis Blue Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and sweet. Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 20.3% ABV and roughly 273 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic20.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

273 kcalCalories

20.3%ABV

37.2gSugar

39.7gCarbs

1.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1Lime wedgeGarnish
1.0 ozsuperfine sugarOther
1.0 ozGinBase Spirit
1.0 ozTriple SecLiqueur Modifier
to tasteFresh Lime JuiceJuice

How to Make It

Rim old-fashioned glass with lime and sugar.Rim
Fill with ice.Fill
Shake remaining ingredients with ice and strain into glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Tart Botanical Herbal Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

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

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

Seafood Ceviche Salads

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

Lime Wedge1

Lime WheelGood swap

How much to use: Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes: A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Superfine Sugar1.0 oz

Powdered SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use carefully; powdered sugar can affect texture.
What changes: Powdered sugar can replace superfine sugar if it dissolves fully.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin1.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes: Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec1.0 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

Fresh Lime Juiceto taste

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 July 12, 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 Wallis Blue Cocktail?: The Wallis Blue Cocktail is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 20.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 273 calories.
What does a Wallis Blue Cocktail taste like?: Wallis Blue Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Wallis Blue Cocktail?: Wallis Blue Cocktail pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Wallis Blue Cocktail?: The Wallis Blue Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 20.3%. That's approximately 1.19 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 273 kcal, 37.2g sugar, 39.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Wallis Blue Cocktail typically served?: Wallis Blue Cocktail is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Wallis Blue Cocktail?: If you enjoy Wallis Blue Cocktail, 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 Wallis Blue Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Wallis Blue Cocktail uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward 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 Wallis Blue Cocktail 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.