What ingredients are in a Jitterbug?

2 jiggers Gin, 1 jigger Vodka, 3 dashes Grenadine, 1 shot Lime juice, Around rim put 1 pinch Sugar, 3 dashes Sugar syrup, Fill to top with Soda Water

What glass do you use for a Jitterbug?

A Jitterbug is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Jitterbug?

A Jitterbug has an estimated ABV of 16,71%.

How many calories are in a Jitterbug?

A Jitterbug contains approximately 230 calories per serving.

Jitterbug

Copa Cocktail glass

Dificultad Hard

Calorías ~230 kcal

ABV 16,71%

Ingredientes

Gin 2 jiggers
Vodka 1 jigger
Grenadine 3 dashes
Lime juice 1 shot
Sugar Around rim put 1 pinch
Sugar syrup 3 dashes
Soda Water Fill to top with

Instrucciones

Wet glass, dip rim in sugar. Then add Ice. Then add everything else. It's that simple!

Fruity Strong

El Jitterbug es un animado cóctel de espíritu fuerte que combina ginebra y vodka con granadina, jugo de lima y jarabe de azúcar, servido con un borde azucarado y rematado con agua de soda. La base de doble espíritu le otorga una intensidad que su carácter afrutado y efervescente disimula bien. El vaso con borde de azúcar añade una dulzura lúdica y similar a un caramelo en cada sorbo.

History & Origins

The Jitterbug takes its name from the energetic American swing dance of the 1930s and 1940s, suggesting a fun, high-energy cocktail suited to festive occasions. Its combination of gin, vodka, and grenadine places it in the tradition of 20th-century American party cocktails, and its use of both spirits together reflects the eclectic experimentation of home bar culture. The exact origin is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Lime citrus and grenadine sweetness, with juniper from the gin and a clean vodka note. Palate: Bright and fruity — grenadine's pomegranate sweetness and lime's tartness are driven by the gin-vodka base, with soda water adding refreshing effervescence. Finish: Dry and citrusy, with a lingering grenadine sweetness and a clean spirit warmth.

citrus fruity sweet effervescent spirit-forward

Pro Tip

Moisten the rim with lime juice rather than water before dipping in sugar to add an extra citrus note that complements the drink's lime profile.

Data verified septiembre 2015

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