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Addison Special

Name: Addison Special
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 shot Vodka; 1 tblsp Grenadine; Fill with Orange Juice

Addison Special combines Vodka, Grenadine, Orange Juice in a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for brunch, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for brunch, date night.

Quick fact

Addison Special is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Grenadine, Orange Juice.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

VodkaVodka - 40% ABV

1 shot

GrenadineSyrup - Non-alcoholic

1 tblsp

Orange Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

Fill with

How to make it

Build it step by step.

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1Combine ingredients in the order listed into a shaker.
2Fill half full with ice and shake well.
3Strain into glass with ice and garnish with a cherry and orange wedge.

Method

Shaken

Finish

Usually finished with Orange Juice.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Addison Special is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Grenadine, Orange Juice.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

Method

Shaken

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor & pairing

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Grenadine, Orange Juice. Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.

Serving & context

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Addison Special sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

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Base spirit

Vodka