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A rhum agricole and jalapeño tequila punch for a group with Yellow Chartreuse, cucumber, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, sugar, and club soda. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 18% ABV.
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Muddle together the club soda, salt, sugar cubes, Kaffir lime leaves and cucumber wheels in a pitcher until the sugar breaks down fully. Add everything else, add ice cubes until the pitcher is three-quarters full, and stir until cold. Strain over 1 large ice block in a punch bowl. Garnish with Kaffir lime leaves and cucumber wheels; serve with punch glasses and a ladle.
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Volume733 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol130 ml (103 g)325 ml of vodka (40%)11 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar93 g (12.7%)23 sugar cubes
Acidity0.97%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Phil Ward (2012)
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