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Jitterbug

With Seafood, Jitterbug has enough sour, citrus and refreshing to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels light in strength.

SourCitrusRefreshing

APPROX. ABV: 14%
STRENGTH: 2/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength2

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

2 jiggers Gin

1 jigger Vodka

3 dashes Grenadine

1 shot Lime juice

Around rim put 1 pinch Sugar

3 dashes Sugar syrup

Fill to top with Soda water

Method: Wet glass, dip rim in sugar. Then add Ice. Then add everything else. It's that simple!
Glass: Cocktail Glass
Garnish: Citrus garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood

02Fried food

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

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