Overhead Smash
A gin smash with muddled strawberry and cucumber, Bonal, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, orgeat, ginger syrup, and bitters, topped with club soda. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
15
In a shaker, muddle the strawberry and cucumber wheels. Add the remaining ingredients (except the club soda) and short shake with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top with club soda. Garnish with the cucumber ribbon and mint spring, then dash the bitters on the mint. Serve with a straw.
Total liquid~114 g
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Volume191 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)66 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar17 g (9.0%)4.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.81%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2011)
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