Sweep the Leg
A Japanese whisky sour with orgeat, amontillado sherry, lemon and orange juices, honey syrup, amaro, and Angostura and mole bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
Steps
14
Short shake all the ingredients with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Skewer the lime wheel, orange crescent, and cherry on a cocktail pick and insert into the ice along with a mint sprig.
Total liquid~135 g
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용량232 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)76ml의 보드카(40%)2.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar25 g (10.9%)6.5개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.47%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Brad Farran (2013)
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