Rattlesnake
A rye whiskey cocktail with lemon juice, egg white, absinthe, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart and lightly sweet, and low in alcohol at about 13% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled egg coupe
Rattlesnake
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Volume231 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (6.3%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.77%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Harry Craddock, “The Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930)
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Rattlesnake