No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Almonds in Alameda
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2 fl oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1/3 fl oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of dehydrated lemon slice wheel.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish
- Garnish with lemon slice wheel.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Almonds in Alameda contains 199 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 19.49% alc./vol. (38.99° proof)
- 22.5 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Martin Sheehan-Stross for Tribune Tavern, Oakland, California, USA. Named after nearby neighbouring Alameda, home to distilleries including St. George Spirits, makers of the vodka this cocktail was originally based on.
Review
When I first tried this (in November 2023) it seemed familiar but I this combination of ingredients didn't already exist on our database. Not the most exciting cocktail I've added to Difford's Guide but it's well-balanced sweet 'n' sour almond-laced flavour will appeal to many and upset few.
Variations/similar cocktails
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