Café Sandinista
A low-proof sherry sour with East India sherry, coffee and chile-infused Campari, orange and lime juices, demerara syrup, and salt. It is tart, sweet, and light at about 7% ABV.
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Short shake with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a double rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a few grates of coffee bean and serve with a straw.
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Volumen112 ml
Strength7 % Vol.-%
Alcohol8 ml (6 g)19 ml Wodka (40 %)0.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar21 g (18.6%)5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity1.01%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Joaquín Simó (2012)
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