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Rum · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Bombay Government Punch

The profile opens on citrus, spicy and fruity. What follows is a lean, light body with a moderate in strength centre.

CitrusSpicyFruity
APPROX. ABV
18%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength3
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Citrus or fruit garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Curry
02Grilled seafood

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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