Polly's Special
| 2 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 1 fl oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Martini glass
Method
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit wedge .
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Polly's Special contains 238 calories
Alcohol content:
- 2 standard drinks
- 21.18% alc./vol. (42.36° proof)
- 28.4 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe in Victor Bergeron's 1947-72 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide.
Review
Sweet, sour, flavoursome and balanced.
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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