Pretty Bird
A gin sour with orange liqueur, grapefruit and lime juices, grenadine, and cinnamon syrup. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the lime wheel and cherry flag.
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Volume183 ml
Strength14 % vol.
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar9.5 g (5.2%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.79%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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Pretty Bird