The Green Mile
A white rum sour with Green Chartreuse, absinthe, lime juice, simple syrup, and Thai basil. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
Steps
8
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then double strain into a coupe. Garnish with the basil leaf.
Total liquid~108 g
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容量213 ml
Strength16% 酒精度
Alcohol35 ml (27 g)87 毫升伏特加（40%）3 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar13 g (6.1%)3.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.62%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)
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The Green Mile