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Platinum Blonde (creamy)
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Platinum Blonde (creamy)
Photographed in an UB Nick And Nora 1920
| 5⁄6 oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 5⁄6 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Single cream/half-and-half |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Single cream/half-and-half - Dairy
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This after-dinner sipper maybe creamy but it's balanced rather than sweet with aged rum nuanced by cognac and orange liqueur. Creamy yet sophisticated.
Nutrition:
One serving of Platinum Blonde (creamy) contains 163 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 22.62% alc./vol. (22.62° proof)
- 14.7 grams of pure alcohol
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