King Kong
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King Kong
Glass:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Overproof aged pot still rum (high-ester 4-6 years old) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
How to make:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A banana and rum-influenced bourbon Old Fashioned.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Sam Ross at his Attaboy bar in Manhattan, New York City.
Nutrition:
One serving of King Kong contains 206 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.9 standard drinks
- 34.65% alc./vol. (69.3° proof)
- 26.4 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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