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A rum-based cocktail with Aperol, Dubonnet Rouge, manzanilla sherry, dark crème de cacao, rhubarb bitters, and an orange twist. It is very lightly acidic and off-dry, with moderate strength at about 16% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over an ice sphere into a chilled rocks glass
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Volume133 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)67 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.1 g (5.4%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.13%
SweetnessSweet
Greg Sanderson, “Melbourne” (2009)
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