Army Special
The Army Special is a strong vodka spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a cocktail glass.
- 2 min
- Cocktail glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 69 out of 100
- Sweet
- 79 out of 100
- Bitter
- 12 out of 100
- Herbal
- 32 out of 100
- Boozy
- 68 out of 100
How to make an Army Special
To make an Army Special, build over ice in a cocktail glass: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz gin and 1½ oz lime juice cordial.
You'll need
- Vodka1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Lime juice cordial1½ oz
Pairs well with: Lime juice cordial · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
- 2
Pour in vodka, gin and lime juice cordial.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka, gin and lime juice cordial only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Army Special questions
What does an Army Special taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Army Special?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Army Special and a Long Island Iced Tea?
Both use vodka and gin. The Army Special adds lime juice cordial, while the Long Island Iced Tea uses tequila, light rum and coca-cola. Both are built in the glass, but the Army Special goes in a cocktail glass and the Long Island Iced Tea in a highball glass. The Long Island Iced Tea is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve an Army Special in?
A cocktail glass.