La Florida Cocktail
Ingredients
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07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~104 g
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Created by: Jules Bergeron
Source: Trader Vic’s Bartenders Guide
Year: 1972
Drink size: ≈ 194 ml
Strength: ≈ 15% ABV
Alcohol: 30 ml (23 g)
Same alcohol as: 74 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 9 g (4.7%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.71%
Citrus: Balanced
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