La Florida Cocktail
A rum cocktail mixed with lime juice, grenadine, white crème de cacao, and sweet vermouth. It is tart with noticeable citrus acidity, lightly sweet, and moderate in strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
La Florida Cocktail
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Volume194 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.2 g (4.7%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.71%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jules Bergeron, “Trader Vic’s Bartenders Guide” (1972)
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La Florida Cocktail