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Absolut Stress #2

The Absolut Stress #2 is a medium vodka tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
67 out of 100
Sweet
82 out of 100
Fruity
89 out of 100
Creamy
15 out of 100
Boozy
44 out of 100

How to make an Absolut Stress #2

To make an Absolut Stress #2, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz absolut vodka, ½ oz Peach schnapps, ½ oz Coconut liqueur, 1½ oz cranberry juice and 1½ oz pineapple juice.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour in Absolut vodka, peach schnapps, coconut liqueur, cranberry juice and pineapple juice.

  3. 3

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Absolut vodka, peach schnapps and coconut liqueur only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

Absolut Stress #2 questions

What does an Absolut Stress #2 taste like, and is it sweet?

Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly fruity and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in an Absolut Stress #2?

About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.

What's the difference between an Absolut Stress #2 and an Arizona Twister?

Both use absolut vodka, Coconut liqueur and pineapple juice. The Absolut Stress #2 adds Peach schnapps and cranberry juice, while the Arizona Twister uses gold tequila, orange juice, cream of coconut and grenadine. Both are built in the glass, but the Absolut Stress #2 goes in a highball glass and the Arizona Twister in a hurricane glass. The Arizona Twister is the stronger of the two.

How do I make a pitcher of Absolut Stress #2s?

For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz absolut vodka, 3 oz Peach schnapps, 3 oz Coconut liqueur, 9 oz cranberry juice and 9 oz pineapple juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve an Absolut Stress #2 in?

A highball glass.