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A rum sour with falernum, lime juice, honey syrup, and tiki bitters, topped with hard pear cider. It is tart, medium-sweet, and fairly strong at about 18% ABV.
Steps
8
Stir all the ingredients (except the cider) in a mixing glass over ice, then strain into a flute. Top with cider. No garnish.
Total liquid~72 g
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Volume104 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol19 ml (15 g)47 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.1 g (7.8%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.89%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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