Cham 69 #1

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (21 ratings)

Serve in a Sling glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
34 oz Disaronno amaretto
34 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
34 oz Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord)
Top up with Lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7-Up)
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Seasonal berries

How to make:

SHAKE first four ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with lemonade, stir and serve with straws.

Review:

Medium sweet, long and fruity.

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Variant:

Cham 69 No.2

History:

Named after the band, Sham 69, and created by yours truly back in 1998 when I was something of a beginner with a sweet tooth. I've since seen it on cocktail menus across Europe.

Nutrition:

One serving of Cham 69 #1 contains 296 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 19.62% alc./vol. (19.62° proof)
  • 25 grams of pure alcohol

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Paul Holdsworth’s Avatar Paul Holdsworth
10th March 2023 at 22:42
"Hersham boys, Hersham boys, lace-up boots and corduroy!"
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
11th March 2023 at 15:00
Thanks, Paul. For younger folk, I've now referenced the band and added a video of them performing Hersham Boys.
22nd November 2020 at 01:29
Enjoyable as a quencher. The fresh lime juice keeps it from being overly sweet. Tried it with line cordial and club soda; the lemon fizz really adds to its character.