Madras Cocktail

The Madras Cocktail is a refreshing, vodka-based highball drink that gets its name from the city of Chennai, India (formerly Madras). It is typically made with vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice, served over ice in a tall glass. This fruity, vibrant cocktail is a popular choice in bars and restaurants, especially in the United States, and is known for its bright red color and balanced sweet-tart flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is relatively high in carbohydrates due to the natural sugars in the fruit juices, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories. It provides some vitamin C from the orange and cranberry juices, but is otherwise not a significant source of protein or fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Madras is a classic example of a 'vodka tonic' style drink that became popular in the 1980s, and its name is a playful nod to the city of Chennai, though it has no direct culinary connection to the region. Nutritionally, it's a lighter alternative to many sugary cocktails, but the fruit juices can make it deceptively sweet and high in natural sugars.