Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Zippy's Revenge
Zippy's Revenge combines Amaretto, Rum, Kool-Aid in a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick fact
Zippy's Revenge is usually served as a cocktail in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Amaretto, Rum, Kool-Aid.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
Build it step by step.
Mix Kool-Aid to taste then add Rum and ammaretto. shake well to disolve the sugar in the Kool-Aid... serve cold
Method
Shaken
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Zippy's Revenge is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Rum, Kool-Aid.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Amaretto, Rum, Kool-Aid.
Best pairing
Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving style
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Zippy's Revenge sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
Zippy's Revenge is usually served as a cocktail in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Amaretto, Rum, Kool-Aid.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Shaken
Updated
March 11, 2026
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