Black Mamba
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Black Mamba
Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Absolut Wild Berri Vodka |
| 3⁄4 oz | Claret wine (Bordeaux red) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Bianco Vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Giffard Crème de Mûre liqueur |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 2 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and skewered blackberry.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail then discard.
- Garnish with skewered blackberry.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Claret wine (Bordeaux red), Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Bitter wine tannins balance vodka-laced rich blackcurrant fruit. If your tastes are more fruity sweet use 15ml (½oz) crème de mûre.
History:
Created in January 2025 by yours truly.
Nutrition:
One serving of Black Mamba contains 175 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 20.79% alc./vol. (20.79° proof)
- 20.3 grams of pure alcohol
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