Blackbeard
A gin- and aquavit-based berry cocktail with blackberry, mint, pineapple and lemon. It is moderately tart, lightly sweet and balanced, and moderate in strength at about 14% ABV.
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Dry-shake and pour unstrained into a chilled rocks glass filled with pebble ice
Blackbeard
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Volume206 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar11 g (5.4%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.66%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Daniel Eun (Summer 2008)
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Blackbeard