Death from Above
A three-rum old-fashioned with overproof rum, East India sherry, cane syrup, and Angostura and orange bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 36% ABV.
Steps
10
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the lemon and orange twists.
Total liquid~70 g
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Volumen105 ml
Strength36 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol38 ml (30 g)95 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.7 g (4.5%)1 terrón de azúcar
Acidity0.02%
DulzorOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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