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A white rum sour with muddled cucumber, Cardamaro, lime juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is lightly tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
8
In a shaker, muddle the cucumber wheels. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Double strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the cucumber wheels fanned on top of the drink.
Total liquid~115 g
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Volumen203 ml
Strength14 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar16 g (8.0%)4 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.68%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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