Dark and Stormy
A dark rum highball with lime juice and ginger syrup, topped with club soda and garnished with candied ginger. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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In a shaker, combine all the ingredients (except the club soda) and whip (shake with a few pieces of crushed ice just until the ingredients are incorporated). Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top with club soda. Garnish with the lime wheel and candied ginger flag and serve with a straw.
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容量182 ml
Strength13% 酒精度
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 毫升伏特加（40%）2 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar26 g (14.0%)6.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.75%
Sweet vs sourSweet
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