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.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. No garnish.
Total liquid~73 g
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Volume132 ml
Strength14 % vol.
Alcohol19 ml (15 g)47 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar10 g (8.0%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.71%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Brian Miller (2009)
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