Devil Inside
A Sazerac-style rye whiskey and peated Scotch drink with absinthe, demerara syrup, and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 33% ABV.
Steps
8
Rinse a rocks glass with Laphroaig and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients (except the lemon twist) with ice, then strain into a rocks glass. Squeeze the lemon twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.
Total liquid~66 g
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Volume99 ml
Strength33% ABV
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)83 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.7 g (4.7%)1 sugar cube
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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