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Golden Gate

A liqueur-based highball of Grand Marnier, Bénédictine, and Campari with grapefruit and lime juices. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
Grand MarnierBenedictineCampariGrapefruit JuiceLime JuiceLime Twist
Steps
1
21.3g.75 oz
2
14.2g.5 oz
3
14.2g.5 oz
4
21.3g.75 oz
5
14.2g.5 oz
7
Highball
Glass
Short shake all the ingredients with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with the lime twist and serve with a straw.
Total liquid~85 g
Volume145 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)46 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (10.6%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity1.00%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)

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