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Waters of Chaos
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Waters of Chaos
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Oude genever |
| 1⁄4 oz | White overproof rum (unaged Jamaican/funky) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 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 an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of coin-sized slice of lime zest.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with lime zest coin.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
22nd March 2025 is World Water Day
Review:
Robust flavours of overproof rum and Chartreuse combine with Dutch genever in this Last Word-like cocktail.
History:
Created by yours truly and named after the words of the track Argha Noah by Nightmares on Wax.
Nutrition:
One serving of Waters of Chaos contains 167 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.37% alc./vol. (18.37° proof)
- 19.7 grams of pure alcohol
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