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Shamrock Sour Cocktail
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Shamrock Sour Cocktail
Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz
| 2 oz | Irish whiskey |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 drop | Green food colour gel |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Looks like it should be minty but don't be deceived by the verdant colour, it's actually a tasty whiskey citrus sour.
Nutrition:
One serving of Shamrock Sour Cocktail contains 203 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 16.04% alc./vol. (16.04° proof)
- 17.6 grams of pure alcohol
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