Hop Toad #1

Serve in a Martini glass...
1¼	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum (37.5%)
1¼	fl oz	Apricot brandy liqueur
1¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Apricot slice

Comment:

Resembles an apricot Daiquiri that's heavy on the lime yet balanced.

Variant:

Made with brandy this is sometimes known as a Bullfrog.

About:

First published in Tom Bullock's 'Ideal Bartender', circa 1917.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 163 calories in one serving of Hop Toad #1.

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