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Long vodka

Long vodka suits someone looking for sour, citrus and refreshing rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink.

SourCitrusRefreshing
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body1
Drinkability5
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

5 cl Vodka

1/2 Lime

4 dashes Angostura bitters

1 dl Schweppes Tonic water

4 Ice

Method
Shake a tall glass with ice cubes and Angostura, coating the inside of the glass. Por the vodka onto this, add 1 slice of lime and squeeze juice out of remainder, mix with tonic, stir and voila you have a Long Vodka
Glass
Highball 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.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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