Reverend Palmer
A black tea-infused bourbon cocktail with Angostura bitters and lemon syrup. It has no acidity, is sweet, and is fairly strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Reverend Palmer
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Volume109 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.9 g (9.0%)2.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Don Lee (Summer 2007)
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