Cocktails

Wolf's Bite

Wolf's Bite is a cocktail made with Gin, Grapefruit Juice, and Green Chartreuse. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic36.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

337 kcalCalories

36.5%ABV

16.9gSugar

23.4gCarbs

3.04Std 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

2.0 ozGinBase Spirit
1.0 ozGrapefruit JuiceJuice
2.0 ozGreen ChartreuseLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serve Wolf's Bite cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter. It is commonly matched with charcuterie, olives, salty snacks style pairings.

Taste

What does Wolf's Bite taste like?

Wolf's Bite has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

Botanical Herbal Citrus

Supporting notes

IntenseJuniper Spice Bitter

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?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Wolf's Bite is right for you

Wolf's Bite suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 36.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Wolf's Bite if...

Skip Wolf's Bite if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

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

Charcuterie OlivesSalty Snacks

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin2.0 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

Grapefruit Juice1.0 oz

Orange JuiceNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use the same amount, then add lime or lemon if it needs more bite.
What changes: Orange juice can replace grapefruit juice only if a sweeter, softer citrus result is acceptable.