Mojito
A rum sour built on muddled mint and simple syrup with lime juice and Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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In a shaker, gently muddle the mint and simple syrup. Add the remaining ingredients and whip (shake with a few pieces of crushed ice just until the ingredients are incorporated). Dump into and double rocks glass and fill the glass with crushed ice. Garnish with the mint bouquet in the center of the ice and serve with a straw.
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Volume187 ml
Strength14 % vol.
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)64 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar14 g (7.5%)3.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.95%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
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