Fix Me Up
A rye whiskey and amontillado sherry sour with lemon and orange juices, orgeat, Angostura bitters, and club soda. It is lightly tart, sweet, and light at about 10% ABV.
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Short shake all the ingredients (except the club soda) with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a snifter over 1 large ice cube. Pour in the club soda. No garnish.
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Volume224 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol22 ml (18 g)56 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar18 g (8.2%)4.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.54%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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Fix Me Up