Faithful Scotsman
A blended Scotch sour with peach liqueur, pineapple and lemon juices, and cumin syrup. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the pineapple leaf.
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Volume120 ml
Strength16 % vol.
Alcohol19 ml (15 g)48 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.4 g (7.0%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.85%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2008)
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