Queen Charlotte
The Queen Charlotte is a light highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 88 out of 100
- Fruity
- 76 out of 100
- Bitter
- 26 out of 100
- Boozy
- 13 out of 100
How to make a Queen Charlotte
To make a Queen Charlotte, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz red wine, 1 oz grenadine and 3 oz lemon-lime soda.
You'll need
- Red wine2 oz
- Grenadine1 oz
- Lemon-lime soda3 oz
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in red wine and grenadine.
- 3
Top with lemon-lime soda.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the lemon-lime soda fizzy.
Queen Charlotte questions
What does a Queen Charlotte taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Queen Charlotte?
About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Queen Charlotte and a Wine Cooler?
Both use red wine and lemon-lime soda. The Queen Charlotte adds grenadine.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Queen Charlottes?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz red wine and 6 oz grenadine in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with lemon-lime soda as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Queen Charlotte in?
A highball glass.