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Zippy's Revenge

Zippy's Revenge is an alcoholic cocktail built on Amaretto. It leans vanilla, almond and nutty. Built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 16.9% ABV and roughly 384 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic16.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

384 kcalCalories
16.9%ABV
33.7gSugar
36.7gCarbs
2.26Std 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 ozAmarettoLiqueur Modifier
  • 2 ozRumBase Spirit
  • 4 oz GrapeKool-AidOther

How to Make It

  1. Mix Kool-Aid to taste then add Rum and ammaretto.Add
  2. shake well to disolve the sugar in the Kool-Aid...Shaken
  3. serve coldServe

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are partial because some recipe ingredients do not yet have flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Noticeably sweet

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, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto2 oz

How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.
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 Zippy's Revenge?
The Zippy's Revenge is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 16.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 384 calories.
What does a Zippy's Revenge taste like?
Zippy's Revenge has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Almond, Nutty, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Zippy's Revenge?
The Zippy's Revenge has an ABV of approximately 16.9%. That's approximately 2.26 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 384 kcal, 33.7g sugar, 36.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Zippy's Revenge typically served?
Zippy's Revenge is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Zippy's Revenge?
If you enjoy Zippy's Revenge, 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 Zippy's Revenge at home?
Yes. The Zippy's Revenge 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 Zippy's Revenge 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.