Silver Sangaree
A low-proof wine- and Scotch-based cocktail with lemon, clove syrup, Port, and egg white. It is tart and moderately sweet, and light in alcohol at about 7% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled wine glass
Silver Sangaree
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Volume197 ml
Strength7% ABV
Alcohol14 ml (11 g)36 ml of vodka (40%)1 shot (of 30ml)
Sugar17 g (8.5%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.88%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jane Danger (Winter 2007)
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Silver Sangaree