Mrs. Doyle
An Irish whiskey sour with Swedish punsch, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume179 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)64 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (6.6%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Eryn Reece (2013)
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