Shanty Town
A simple highball of navy-strength gin topped with hard apple cider. It is dry and strong at about 39% ABV.
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Fill a pilsner glass with ice cubes and add the gin. Top with cider and serve with a straw.
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Volumen43 ml
Strength39 % Vol.-%
Alcohol17 ml (13 g)42 ml Wodka (40 %)1.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar0 g (0.0%)
Aciditykeine
SüßeDry
Thomas Waugh (2012)
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Shanty Town