Cherry Pop
A gin-based cocktail with muddled cherries, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart and lightly sweet, balanced overall, and moderate in strength at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with pebble ice
Cherry Pop
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Volume204 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)73 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (7.6%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.90%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jane Danger (Spring 2009)
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Cherry Pop