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Killer Queen
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Killer Queen
Glass:
Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz
| 1 oz | White overproof rum (unaged Jamaican/funky) |
| 1 oz | Amaro Montenegro |
| 1⁄4 oz | Rose petal liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Chilled water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Amaro (e.g. Montenegro) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sweet 'n' sour with amaro's bittersweet complexity and overproof rum's funkiness. Floral notes are subdued.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails.
Nutrition:
One serving of Killer Queen contains 164 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 20.35% alc./vol. (20.35° proof)
- 20.3 grams of pure alcohol
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