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Half-And-Half

  • Dairy
  • 20 drinks

What is Half-And-Half?

Half-and-half is a dairy ingredient used in creamy cocktails, dessert drinks and coffee-style recipes. It adds body and softness while staying lighter than cream and richer than milk.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want creamy texture and richness in your drink.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer light, clear or dairy-free drinks.

At a Glance

20 kcalCalories
0.6gSugar
0.6gCarbs
DairyType
20Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What does Half-And-Half taste like?

Creamy, mild and lightly sweet, with a medium dairy texture. Half-and-half pairs with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, brandy, whiskey, rum, cream liqueurs, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Ways to use half-and-half

Cocktails (18)Mocktails (1)

Flavour profile

Cream · primaryRich · secondary

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 51.75–88.72 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 20 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
130
Sugar (per 100 ml)
4 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
4.3 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoLimited
  • Low-CarbLimited
  • Low-SugarLimited
  • VeganNot compatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

  • Light CreamSlightly richer dairy profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-14T04:59:48.48957+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Half-And-Half — common questions

What are the most popular cocktails made with Half-And-Half?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Half-And-Half include Amaretto And Cream, Cadiz, Cappuccino Cocktail. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.