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Columbus Daiquiri
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Columbus Daiquiri
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
| 1 oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 5⁄6 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime or apricot wedge on rim.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A tangy, apricot flavoured Daiquiri.
Nutrition:
One serving of Columbus Daiquiri contains 199 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 16.54% alc./vol. (16.54° proof)
- 19.9 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini) cocktails
- More Sours (citrus) cocktails
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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