Imperial Silver Corn Fizz
A low-proof, light-bodied Tennessee whisky and Champagne drink with corn water, egg white, and honey syrup. It is lightly acidic, sweet, and about 11% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled egg coupe
Imperial Silver Corn Fizz
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Volume212 ml
Strength11% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar11 g (5.4%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.10%
SweetnessSweet
Jim Meehan (Summer 2009)
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