Shots

Royal Flush

Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Shotalcoholic22.1% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

261 kcalCalories

22.1%ABV

16.9gSugar

21.4gCarbs

1.47Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozCrown RoyalOther
1 ozPeach schnappsLiqueur Modifier
1/2 ozChambord raspberry liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1 ozCranberry juiceJuice

How to Make It

Pour all the ingredients into tumbler over ice.Pour
Strain into glass.Strain

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Vanilla Berry

Supporting notes

Caramel Fruit Oak PeachRaspberry

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?

When to serve

Girls NightSuggested from its raspberry and berry notes.
PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

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

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 June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Royal Flush?: The Royal Flush is a shot made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 22.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 261 calories.
What does a Royal Flush taste like?: Royal Flush has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Berry, Caramel. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Royal Flush?: Royal Flush pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Royal Flush?: The Royal Flush has an ABV of approximately 22.1%. That's approximately 1.47 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 261 kcal, 16.9g sugar, 21.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Royal Flush typically served?: Royal Flush is often suggested for Girls Night, Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Royal Flush?: If you enjoy Royal Flush, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Royal Flush be served?: Royal Flush 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.
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 shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Royal Flush with other shots. 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.