Hadley's Tears
A rum and genever old-fashioned with coffee liqueur, absinthe, cane syrup, and aromatic bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 26% ABV.
Steps
8
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the orange twist.
Total liquid~72 g
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Volume108 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.6 g (7.0%)2 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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Hadley's Tears