Tom Bomb
An Old Tom gin sour with allspice-cinnamon syrup, lemon and pineapple juices, orgeat, and honey syrup. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume158 ml
Strength13 % vol.
Alcohol20 ml (16 g)51 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar16 g (10.3%)4 sucres en cube
Acidity0.65%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jillian Vose (2011)
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Tom Bomb