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Pompadour

Pompadour suits someone looking for fruity, rich and sweet rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its broad, weighty texture makes it fairly approachable.

FruityRichSweet
APPROX. ABV
20%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength3
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck
02Dessert

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

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