Taste profile
Balanced, balanced, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumWhiskey sour glass
Cocktail guide
Zipperhead
Zipperhead combines Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka, Soda Water in a shot served in a whiskey sour glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick fact
Zipperhead is usually served as a shot in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka, Soda Water.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
- 1Fill glass with rocks, add straw before putting in liquor.
- 2Then add the ingredients in order, trying to keep layered as much as possible (i.e.
- 3Chambord on bottom, then Vodka, Then soda on top).
Method
Mixed
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Zipperhead is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka, Soda Water.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
✓Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Glassware
Whiskey sour glass
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a balanced profile with support from Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka, Soda Water.
Best pairing
Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving style
Serve in a whiskey sour glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Zipperhead sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Zipperhead is usually served as a shot in a whiskey sour glass, and its identity is shaped by Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Vodka, Soda Water.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Whiskey sour glass
Method
Mixed
Updated
March 11, 2026
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