Ginger Snap
A Cognac sour with Jamaican rum, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and cinnamon and ginger syrups. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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용량204 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80ml의 보드카(40%)2.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar11 g (5.4%)3개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.66%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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