Shots

Absolut Sex

Absolut Sex is a shot made with Absolut Kurant, Midori Melon Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, and Sprite. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Shotalcoholic17% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

138 kcalCalories

17%ABV

11.8gSugar

14.1gCarbs

0.74Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

3/4 ozAbsolut KurantUnknown
3/4 ozMidori melon liqueurUnknown
1 ozCranberry juiceUnknown
1 splashSpriteUnknown

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

Shake Absolut Kurant, Midori, and Cranberry juice in shaker with ice: Strain into Rocks glass: Splash of seven on top.Absolut Sex.Shaken

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Berry SparklingBlackcurrant

Supporting notes

FruitMelonSweet Tropical Fruity

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

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

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Cranberry Juice1 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes: Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sprite1 splash

Lemon-Lime SodaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Lemon-lime soda is usually a close substitute for Sprite.

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.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How should Absolut Sex be served?: Absolut Sex is best served chilled in a shot glass or Old-Fashioned Glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.