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Grim Reaper

Grim Reaper is fairly approachable, built around sweet. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is firm and warming.

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

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1 oz Kahlua

1 oz Bacardi 151 proof rum

1 dash Grenadine

Method
Mix Kahlua and 151 in glass. Quickly add ice and pour grenadine over ice to give ice red tint.
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Cheese
02Charcuterie

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

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