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Drunken Skull

A rum sour with absinthe, lime juice, and grenadine, topped with dry Champagne. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
El Dorado 12-Year RumAppleton Estate V/X RumVieux Pontarlier AbsintheLime JuiceHouse GrenadineDry Champagne
4
14.2g.5 oz
5
14.2g.5 oz
7
Flute
유리
Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. No garnish.
용량132 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol19 ml (15 g)47ml의 보드카(40%)1.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar10 g (8.0%)2.5개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.71%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Brian Miller (2009)

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