Romeo Y Julieta
A rum-based cocktail made with Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 rum, Campari, sweet vermouth, and tobacco essence. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Romeo Y Julieta
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Volume126 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.9 g (4.7%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.09%
SweetnessOff-dry
David Slape (Winter 2009)
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