Grouse Rampant
An apple-infused Scotch sour with lemon juice, honey and cinnamon syrups, and egg white, finished with Peychaud's bitters. It is tart, off-dry, and light at about 10% ABV.
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Dry shake all the ingredients, then shake again with ice. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with 2 swipes of the bitters to form an X.
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Volume186 ml
Strength10 % vol.
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)44 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar12 g (6.7%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.78%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Alex Day (2008)
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Grouse Rampant