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Zipperhead

Served in a Whiskey Sour Glass

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Shotalcoholic25.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

244 kcalCalories

25.2%ABV

13.3gSugar

17.7gCarbs

1.47Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 shotChambord raspberry liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1 shotVodkaBase Spirit
Fill withSoda waterMixer

How to Make It

Fill glass with rocks, add straw before putting in liquor.Fill
Then add the ingredients in order, trying to keep layered as much as possible (i.e.Layered
Chambord on bottom, then Vodka, Then soda on top).Top

How to Serve

Glass: Whiskey Sour Glass
Serve: Layered

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sparkling BerryRaspberry

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1 shot

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda WaterFill with

Carbonated WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club SodaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sparkling WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes: Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.

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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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Zipperhead?: The Zipperhead is a shot made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 244 calories.
What does a Zipperhead taste like?: Zipperhead has a flavour profile featuring Sparkling, Berry, Raspberry, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Zipperhead?: Zipperhead pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Zipperhead?: The Zipperhead has an ABV of approximately 25.2%. That's approximately 1.47 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 244 kcal, 13.3g sugar, 17.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Zipperhead typically served?: Zipperhead is often suggested for Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Zipperhead?: If you enjoy Zipperhead, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Zipperhead be served?: Zipperhead is best served chilled in a shot glass or Whiskey Sour 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 Zipperhead 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.