East India Trading Co.
A stirred aged rum cocktail with East India sherry, Ramazzotti, and mole bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volumen140 ml
Strength24 % Vol.-%
Alcohol34 ml (26 g)84 ml Wodka (40 %)3 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar6.6 g (4.7%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.07%
SüßeOff-dry
Brian Miller (2009)
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East India Trading Co.