What ingredients do I need for A1?

To make A1, you need: 1 Shot Grand Marnier, 1/8 Shot Grenadine, 1/4 Shot Lemon Juice, 1 3/4 shot Gin.

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Mix and serve over ice into a chilled glass.

What glass should I use for A1?

A1 is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is A1 an alcoholic drink?

Yes, A1 is an alcoholic cocktail.

A1 has an alcohol content of about 27% ABV.

How many calories are in A1?

A1 contains approximately 230 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in A1?

For A1 you can swap — Grand Marnier: Cointreau (cleaner, drier orange), Orange Curaçao (softer and sweeter); Grenadine: Raspberry Syrup (berry-forward, same blush); Lemon Juice: Lime Juice (sharper, greener); Gin: Old Tom Gin (slightly softer and sweeter), Vodka (cleaner, less botanical).

A1

Name: A1
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 Shot Grand Marnier; 1/8 Shot Grenadine; 1/4 Shot Lemon Juice; 1 3/4 shot Gin

Gin and Grand Marnier shaken with a squeeze of lemon and a thread of grenadine. An orange-scented classic that earns its top billing.

27% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

230 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Grand Marnier1 Shot
Grenadine1/8 Shot
Lemon Juice1/4 Shot
Gin1 3/4 shot

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep A1 close to the original.

Instead of Grand Marnier
- Cointreau— cleaner, drier orange
- Orange Curaçao— softer and sweeter
Instead of Grenadine
- Raspberry Syrup— berry-forward, same blush
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical