Buffalo Soldier
A pecan-infused bourbon old-fashioned sweetened with demerara syrup. It is sweet and strong at about 28% ABV.
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Stir the bourbon and syrup over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. No garnish.
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Volumen96 ml
Strength28 % Vol.-%
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)66 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar6.9 g (7.1%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Aciditykeine
SüßeSweet
Brian Miller (2008)
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