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Mosquito Coast

A rum daiquiri with allspice dram, lime juice, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
St. Elizabeth Allspice DramLime JuiceSimple SyrupLime Wedge
Steps
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56.7g2 oz
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21.3g.75 oz
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21.3g.75 oz
6
Coupe
Glass
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lime wedge.
Total liquid~106 g
Volume200 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (24 g)77 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (7.7%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.67%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)

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