Cinema Highball
A low-proof highball made with popcorn-infused Flor de Cana Silver Dry rum and Coca-Cola. It is lightly tart from the cola’s acidity, sweet, and low in alcohol at about 10% ABV.
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Build in a chilled Collins glass filled with ice cubes
Cinema Highball
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Volume246 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (5.9%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessSweet
Don Lee (Winter 2007)
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Cinema Highball