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A Pineau des Charentes sour with aged rum, apple and lemon juices, cane syrup, and a float of blackstrap rum. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 11% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the Black Strap rum) with ice, then strain into a port glass. Float the Black Strap rum on top. No garnish.
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Volumen170 ml
Strength11 % Vol.-%
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)45 ml Wodka (40 %)1.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar15 g (8.7%)3.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Tyson Buhler (2013)
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