Mae West Royal Diamond Fizz
A bourbon-based fizz made with goji berry-infused whiskey, grapefruit juice, pomegranate liqueur, whole egg, cayenne, and cocoa. It is slightly tart, off-dry, and low-proof at about 13% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled egg coupe
Mae West Royal Diamond Fizz
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Volume251 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.8 g (3.1%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.31%
SweetnessOff-dry
LeNell Smothers (Winter 2007)
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Mae West Royal Diamond Fizz