Dark 'n' Bubbly
A dark rum drink with a little lime juice and curried ginger syrup, topped with dry Champagne. It is sweet and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. No garnish.
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Volumen118 ml
Strength15 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)44 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.4 g (7.1%)2 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.37%
DulzorSweet
Joaquín Simó (2008)
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