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Recipe from "To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion"

Adapted by Philip Greene

Published October 28, 2012

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—Philip Greene

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces London dry gin

  • 4 ounces coconut water (not milk)

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters

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Nutritional analysis per serving

6 grams carbs; 97 calories; 2 grams fiber; 61 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Shake all ingredients well with ice, then transfer contents of shaker into a Collins glass, adding more ice as needed. Garnish with a lime wedge or peel.

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Chris

This concoction is vile as is. How can a drink have the juice of an entire lime with no sweetener to balance? Try adding 1/4 to 1/2 ounce of agave nectar or simple syrup to add balance and texture. Now it's a cocktail!

Chris

This concoction is vile as is. How can a drink have the juice of an entire lime with no sweetener to balance? Try adding 1/4 to 1/2 ounce of agave nectar or simple syrup to add balance and texture. Now it's a cocktail!

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"To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion"

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