Sophisticated Savage

Sophisticated Savage image
Serve in
an Old-fashioned glass...
2 shot Tuaca liqueur
1 shot Capucana Cachaca BUY
½ shot Freshly squeezed lime juice
½ fresh Egg white
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

A sour drink with the distinctive flavour of Cachaça. Surprisingly dry given the double measure of liqueur.

Origin:

Created by Poul Jensen, Brighton, England.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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