Take Two
A rum sour with aged Puerto Rican rum, Bergerac Mix, a dash of absinthe, lime juice, and cane sugar syrup. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 12% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lime wedge.
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Volume154 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)46 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (9.6%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.93%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Tyson Buhler (2013)
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