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There Will Be Blood

A bourbon cocktail with blood orange juice, chocolate liqueur, and a flamed orange twist. It is mildly tart and off-dry, with moderate strength at about 17% ABV.
Old Grand-Dad Bonded BourbonBlood Orange JuiceGodiva Original LiqueurFlamed Orange Twist
4
Coupe
Glass
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Volume198 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)82 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.2 g (4.1%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.13%
SweetnessOff-dry
John deBary (Winter 2008)

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