Rapscallion
A Scotch whisky cocktail with Pedro Ximénez sherry, absinthe, and lemon peel. It is sweet and faintly acidic, and fairly strong at about 27% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Rapscallion
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Volume128 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)86 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.2 g (7.2%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessSweet
Adeline Shepherd and Craig Harper, “Copenhagen” (2007)
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