Flor de Jerez
A sherry-based sour with amontillado sherry, a little aged rum, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, cane syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 10% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume158 ml
Strength10 % vol.
Alcohol16 ml (13 g)41 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar14 g (9.0%)3.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.98%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Flor de Jerez