Short List Drinks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Short List Drinks — Basic Components
Garnishes & Ice
Tools (not consumed)
Method
Short List Drinks — Assembly & Serving
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Prep
Chill glasses if desired. Fill a large pitcher or mixing glass with plenty of ice. Prepare lemon and lime wedges for garnish. If you prefer individual preparation, have a shaker and ice ready for each drink.
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Build base mix (makes ~8 drinks)
In the large pitcher or in a shaker (if making one drink at a time) combine the light rum (8 oz), gin (8 oz), silver tequila (8 oz), vodka (8 oz), triple sec (4 oz), fresh lemon juice (4 oz), fresh lime juice (4 oz), and simple syrup (6 oz). Stir vigorously for 20–30 seconds in the pitcher (or shake 10–15 seconds if shaking) until well combined and slightly chilled.
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Glass assembly (per serving)
Fill a highball or Collins glass about three-quarters full with ice. Pour 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) of the prepared base mix over the ice. Top with 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) cola. Give the glass one gentle stir with a bar spoon to integrate cola without losing too much carbonation.
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Notes for scaling and variations
The ingredient quantities in the 'Basic Components' section yield roughly 8 servings (each serving ≈ 8 oz finished beverage). To make single servings without premixing, use per-glass measurements: 1 oz light rum, 1 oz gin, 1 oz tequila, 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup — top with 4 oz cola. Adjust sweetener to taste. For a lighter cocktail, reduce spirits and increase cola.