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The Purl
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The Purl
Serve in a Pint glass
| 2 oz | Hayman's Old Tom Gin |
| Top up with | British bitter ale |
Garnish: None
How to make:
POUR ingredients into chilled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- British bitter ale - Cereals containing gluten
Review:
Somebody seems to have spiked my beer!
History:
In 18th century London Gin tended to be mixed two to one with water and sold by the quarter pint. The Purl, simply gin and ale, was another popular mix. Sometimes the beer was warmed first to make a 'hot purl', apparently popular with Thames boatman of the day.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 37.64% alc./vol. (37.64° proof)
- 22.6 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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