Whirling Tiger
A bourbon highball with apple and lemon juices and ginger syrup. It is lightly tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
Steps
6
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with the apple slice and serve with a straw.
Total liquid~121 g
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Volume206 ml
Strength13 % vol.
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)66 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar16 g (7.9%)4 sucres en cube
Acidity0.69%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Brian Miller (2008)
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