Velvet Warhol
A banana chip-infused dark rum drink with white crème de cacao and aromatic bitters, topped with a float of heavy cream. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 20% ABV.
Steps
5
Stir all the ingredients (except the cream) over ice, then strain into a coupe. Float the cream on top. No garnish.
Total liquid~94 g
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Volume128 ml
Strength20 % vol.
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)65 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.9 g (3.8%)1 cube de sucre
Acidityaucun
DouceurOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2008)
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Velvet Warhol