Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
A gin and sloe gin sour with lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberries, and maraschino liqueur. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
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Short shake everything except the maraschino liqueur and blackberries on 3 ice cubes; strain over crushed ice in a pilsner glass. Tip the ice out of the shaker, add the blackberries and maraschino liqueur, muddle gently and pour over the drink. Straw to serve.
Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
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Volume202 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (19 g)62 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar27 g (13.4%)7 sugar cubes
Acidity1.03%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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