Foreign Legion
Ingredients
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08
Shake with ice and strain over an ice sphere into a chilled rocks glass
Total liquid~91 g
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Created by: Greg Sanderson
Source: Melbourne
Year: 2009
Drink size: ≈ 172 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 27 ml (21 g)
Same alcohol as: 67 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 7 g (4.1%) [aka 2 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.10%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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