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Mat the Rat
| 2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| Top up with | Lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7-Up) |
Garnish: Lime wedge
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Method:
SHAKE first four ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with lemonade, lightly stir and serve with straws.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Mat the Rat contains 181 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 16.34% alc./vol. (32.68° proof)
- 23.7 grams of pure alcohol
History
A popular drink in UK branches of TGI Friday's where it was created.
Review
Whether or not Mat was a rat, we shall never know. However, the drink that's named after him is long and thirst quenching.
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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