Optimist
ABV before dilution: 22–34%
Calculation notes
- Column Still Lightly Aged Rum: 40–45%
- Fino Sherry: 15–46%
Ingredients
- 1.6666666 oz Column Still Lightly Aged Rum
- 1.0 oz Fino Sherry
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Rich Simple Syrup
- 2.0 dash Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail or coupe glass
Source: Difford's Guide
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