Red-headed Saint
A cachaça sour made with lime juice, agave syrup, yellow Chartreuse, and two bitters. It is moderately tart, off-dry, and has moderate strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with pebble ice
Red-headed Saint
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Volume193 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)73 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar10 g (5.2%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.69%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
David Slape (Spring 2009)
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