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Ginger Snap

A Cognac sour with Jamaican rum, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and cinnamon and ginger syrups. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
Pierre Ferrand Ambre CognacSmith & Cross Jamaican RumRhum Clement Creole ShrubbLemon Juice
Steps
1
Brandy
Add
Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac
42.5g1.5 oz
2
Rum
Add
Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum
14.2g.5 oz
3
Liqueur
Add
Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb
14.2g.5 oz
4
Juice
Add
Lemon Juice
21.3g.75 oz
5
Syrup
Add
Cinnamon Bark Syrup
7.1g.25 oz
6
Syrup
Add
Ginger Syrup
7.1g.25 oz
7
Coupe
Verre
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~106 g
Volume204 ml
Strength16 % vol.
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar11 g (5.4%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.66%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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