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East India Trading Co.

A stirred aged rum cocktail with East India sherry, Ramazzotti, and mole bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
Appleton Estate Reserve RumLustau East India SherryBittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters
Steps
3
14.2g.5 oz
5
Coupe
Vaso
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~94 g
Volumen140 ml
Strength24 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol34 ml (26 g)84 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.6 g (4.7%)1.5 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.07%
DulzorOff-dry
Brian Miller (2009)

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