Beachbum
A low-proof rum cocktail with silver and amber rums, pineapple, lime, orgeat, and apricot. It is tart and sweet, in a balanced way, at about 12% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled tiki mug filled with ice cubes
Beachbum
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Volume225 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (22 g)68 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar17 g (7.6%)4.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
John Deragon (Winter 2007)
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