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Cement Mixer in a shot glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Cement Mixer recipe

BuiltShot glassNo ice14% ABV

The Cement Mixer is a shot, made with Irish cream and lime juice, served in a shot glass. It is citrusy and creamy.

Strength: about 14% ABV in the glass, roughly 4 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

A party dare rather than a treat: the lime curdles the Irish cream in your mouth.

Cement Mixer ingredients

Irish cream30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice7.5 ml (¼ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Cement Mixer

  1. Fill a shot glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
None
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Cement Mixer: quick answers

How strong is a Cement Mixer?
About 14% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 4 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
What glass is a Cement Mixer served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Cement Mixer have?
2 in total: Irish cream and lime juice. Simple enough to make at home.

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