Crimson Tide
Ingredients
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08

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Total liquid~142 g

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Created by: Kevin Diedrich
Year: Winter 2009
Drink size: ≈ 257 ml
Strength: ≈ 15% ABV
Alcohol: 38 ml (30 g)
Same alcohol as: 94 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 15 g (5.7%) [aka 3.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.79%
Citrus: Balanced
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