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Neruda in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Neruda recipe

ShakenHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free

The Neruda is an alcohol-free drink, made with grenadine, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and more, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Alcohol-free. About 130 calories per drink.

Recipe from Marina Markovic, Lore, Brooklyn.

Neruda ingredients

Grenadine30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Cinnamon syrup15 ml (½ oz)
Soda watertop up, about 90 ml

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

How to make a Neruda

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a highball.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lime wedge
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Neruda: quick answers

Does the Neruda contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Neruda?
About 130 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Neruda served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Neruda have?
4 in total: grenadine, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and soda water.

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