Avalon
The Avalon is a medium vodka highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 75 out of 100
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Fruity
- 81 out of 100
- Boozy
- 32 out of 100
How to make an Avalon
To make an Avalon, build over ice in a highball glass: 3 oz vodka, 1 oz Pisang Ambon, 6 oz apple juice, 1½ oz lemon juice and lemonade.
You'll need
- Vodka3 oz
- Pisang Ambon1 oz
- Apple juice6 oz
- Lemon juice1½ oz
- Lemonadesplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka, Pisang Ambon, apple juice, lemon juice and lemonade.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka, Pisang Ambon and apple juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Avalon questions
What's in an Avalon?
3 oz vodka, 1 oz Pisang Ambon, 6 oz apple juice, 1½ oz lemon juice and lemonade.
How do you make an Avalon?
Build over ice in a highball glass: vodka, Pisang Ambon, apple juice, lemon juice and lemonade.
What does an Avalon taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Avalon?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Avalon and a Blue Lagoon?
Both use vodka and lemonade. The Avalon adds Pisang Ambon, apple juice and lemon juice, while the Blue Lagoon uses Blue Curacao. The Avalon is layered and served in a highball glass; the Blue Lagoon is built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
Can I make an Avalon without lemon juice?
Yes: use lime for lemon.
Can I make Avalons in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 18 oz vodka, 6 oz Pisang Ambon, 36 oz apple juice and 9 oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Avalon in?
A highball glass.