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Sunset Gun

A gin sour with kaffir lime leaves, falernum, lime juice, and orgeat. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
John D. Taylor's Velvet FalernumLime JuiceKassatly Chtaura Orgeat
Steps
4
28.3g1 oz
7
Coupe
Glass
In a shaker, gently muddle the Kaffir lime leaves. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with the Kaffir lime leaf.
Total liquid~106 g
Volume190 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)67 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (7.2%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.94%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2011)

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