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Transfusion
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 1 fl oz | Red grape juice (e.g. Kedem or Welch's Purple Grape Juice) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 2/3 fl oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of 3 skewered red grapes.
Method
- POUR all ingredients into chilled glass.
- FILL glass with ice.
Garnish
- Garnish with skewered grapes.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Transfusion contains 214 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 10.85% alc./vol. (21.71° proof)
- 15.8 grams of pure alcohol
History
Usually made with Kedem Concord Grape Juice, the Transfusion is popular with America's golfing fraternity.
Review
Vodka-laced grape juice and ginger ale with a splash of lime.
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