Velvet Elvis

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (19 ratings)

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Tennessee whiskey
1 oz Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord)
12 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Top up with Lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7-Up)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. TOP with lemon-lime soda.
  6. 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.

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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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MIKE LANDERS’ Avatar MIKE LANDERS
8th January at 23:13
Doesn't seem velvety or elvisy? I haven't tried it though, just complaining. I was expecting peanut butter or bananas.