Hadley's Tears
A rum and genever old-fashioned with coffee liqueur, absinthe, cane syrup, and aromatic bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume108 ml
Strength26 % vol.
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7.6 g (7.0%)2 sucres en cube
Acidityaucun
DouceurSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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Hadley's Tears