Alice In Wonderland

Name: Alice In Wonderland
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Red bitter (e.g., Campari) — 20 ml (2/3 oz); Watermelon liqueur — 40 ml (1 1/3 oz); Lime juice (freshly squeezed) — 10 ml (1/3 oz); Cherry soda — 100 ml (3 1/3 oz)

Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 7.1% ABV ∙

Alice in Wonderland is a low-ABV highball of watermelon liqueur, a red bitter such as Campari, lime juice, and cherry soda, served in a Collins glass. Sweet melon notes lead the profile, cut by a sharp botanical edge and tart citrus, providing a crisp, effervescent finish — an effortless sipper for a warm afternoon.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Blackberry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Pour all ingredients into the chilled glass: Red bitter 20 mlWatermelon liqueur 40 mlLime juice 10 mlCherry soda 100 ml
Fill with ice
Top with Cherry soda
Garnish with blackberries on a skewer

Tips

Fill the Collins glass with fresh ice cubes first, then build the ingredients directly over them to layer properly.
Add the cherry soda last and pour it gently down the inside of the glass to preserve carbonation instead of dumping it in.
Squeeze the lime juice fresh just before building; bottled juice mutes the tart balance needed against the sweet watermelon liqueur.
Give the drink one gentle stir with a bar spoon after adding the soda, just enough to combine without losing fizz, then drop in the blackberry garnish.

FAQ

What is in an Alice In Wonderland cocktail?

Watermelon liqueur, a red bitter such as Campari, fresh lime juice, and cherry soda, built over ice in a Collins glass and garnished with a blackberry. The watermelon liqueur and bitter form the base, with the cherry soda topping it up long.

Is an Alice In Wonderland cocktail shaken or stirred?

Neither — it is built directly in the glass. The ingredients are poured over ice in order and topped with cherry soda, so no separate shaking or stirring step is needed.

What glass is an Alice In Wonderland served in?

A Collins glass, built over ice and garnished with a blackberry.

Is an Alice In Wonderland cocktail strong?

No, it is a low-ABV drink at around 7.1%, closer in strength to a spritz than a spirit-forward cocktail. The cherry soda dilutes the watermelon liqueur and bitter considerably, making it an easy, session-friendly pour.