Pimms Cup
Ingredients
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07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Total liquid~121 g
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Created by: Lucius Beebe
Source: The Stork Club Bar Book
Year: 1946
Drink size: ≈ 174 ml
Strength: ≈ 8% ABV
Alcohol: 15 ml (12 g)
Same alcohol as: 37 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 14 g (7.9%) [aka 3.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.83%
Citrus: Balanced
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