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Velvet Elvis
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Velvet Elvis
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Tennessee whiskey |
| 1 oz | Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| Top up with | Lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7-Up) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Cocktail of the day:
8th January 2025 is Elvis Presley's birthday
Review:
The merest bit on the sweet side, fruity with a hint of whiskey.
Nutrition:
One serving of Velvet Elvis contains 205 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 18.75% alc./vol. (18.75° proof)
- 16.9 grams of pure alcohol
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