Addison Special
The Addison Special is a medium vodka cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 44 out of 100
- Sweet
- 80 out of 100
- Fruity
- 76 out of 100
- Boozy
- 46 out of 100
How to make an Addison Special
To make an Addison Special, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 1½ oz vodka, ½ oz grenadine and orange juice.
You'll need
- Vodka1½ oz
- Grenadine½ oz
- Orange juicetop up
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add vodka and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with orange juice.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Addison Special questions
What does an Addison Special taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Addison Special?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Addison Special and a San Francisco?
Both use vodka, grenadine and orange juice. The San Francisco uses Creme de Banane. The Addison Special is shaken and served in a rocks glass; the San Francisco is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Addison Special is the stronger of the two.
Should an Addison Special be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: grenadine and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
What glass do you serve an Addison Special in?
A rocks glass.