Vampire Blues
A bourbon sour with East India sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, pumpkin butter, and Angostura bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a few grates of the cinnamon stick over the top, then garnish with the cinnamon stick and serve with a straw.
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Volumen175 ml
Strength16 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar13 g (7.5%)3.5 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.56%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jessica Gonzalez (2009)
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