Tea in the Sahara
A coconut green tea-infused Scotch drink on the rocks with Strega and honey syrup. It is sweet and strong at about 26% ABV.
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Squeeze the lemon over a mixing glass and drop it in. Add the remaining ingredients and stir with ice. Strain into a double rocks glass. No garnish.
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容量99 ml
Strength26% 酒精度
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)64 毫升伏特加（40%）2 杯（每杯30毫升）
Sugar5.3 g (5.4%)1.5 块方糖
Acidity0.01%
甜度Sweet
Brian Miller (2009)
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Tea in the Sahara