City of Gold Sling
A gin sling with Old Tom gin, aged rum, allspice-cinnamon syrup, absinthe, pineapple and lime juices, orgeat, and Peychaud's bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with the pineapple wedge.
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Volumen220 ml
Strength13 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar19 g (8.5%)4.5 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.51%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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City of Gold Sling