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An aged rhum agricole cocktail with apple cider, allspice dram, Angostura bitters, and a pinch of sea salt. It has light acidity, is off-dry, and is moderate strength at about 17% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
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Volume154 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)65 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.1 g (4.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.17%
SweetnessOff-dry
Lydia Reissmueller (Fall 2008)
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