Blue Run Sling
A bourbon sling with Averna, apple and lemon juices, vanilla syrup, and orange bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish the orange flag, topped with few drops of bitters, and serve with a straw.
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Volumen217 ml
Strength14 % Vol.-%
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)76 ml Wodka (40 %)2.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar17 g (7.9%)4.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.44%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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