Bourbonnais Swizzle
A pecan-infused bourbon swizzle with white crème de cacao, Lillet Rouge, and lemon juice. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Dry shake all the ingredients, then add 3 ice cubes and short shake. Strain into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Serve with a straw. No garnish.
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Volume228 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol35 ml (28 g)88 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar10 g (4.6%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.62%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Brian Miller (2008)
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