Park Life Swizzle
An Old Tom gin and amontillado sherry swizzle with falernum, lime juice, and ginger syrup, topped with Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Dry shake all the ingredients (except the bitters), then dump into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Top with the bitters. Garnish with the mint sprig, and serve with a straw.
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Volumen180 ml
Strength13 % Vol.-%
Alcohol23 ml (18 g)56 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar17 g (9.6%)4.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.85%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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Park Life Swizzle