Melon Stand
Ingredients
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07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with pebble ice
Total liquid~135 g
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Created by: Jane Danger
Year: Summer 2008
Drink size: ≈ 222 ml
Strength: ≈ 12% ABV
Alcohol: 26 ml (20 g)
Same alcohol as: 65 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 15 g (6.8%) [aka 4 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.63%
Citrus: Balanced
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