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A lavender-infused wheat whiskey highball with blanc vermouth, grapefruit and lemon juices, and honey syrup. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with the grapefruit crescent on a cocktail pick and serve with a straw.
Total liquid~114 g
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Volume191 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (8.6%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.83%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2012)
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