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The Placebo in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

The Placebo recipe

BlendedHighballCubed iceAlcohol-free

The The Placebo is an alcohol-free drink, made with lime juice, orange juice, coconut cream and more, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy, creamy and tropical.

Alcohol-free. About 360 calories per drink.

Recipe from Anders Erickson.

The Placebo ingredients

Lime juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Orange juice60 ml (2 oz)
Coconut cream60 ml (2 oz)
Pineapple juice180 ml (6 oz)
Ground cinnamon1 pinch

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

How to make The Placebo

  1. Blend everything with a scoop of crushed ice for a few seconds.
  2. Pour into a highball and top with more crushed ice.
  3. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Grated nutmeg
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The Placebo: quick answers

Does the The Placebo contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a The Placebo?
About 360 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 The Placebo served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a The Placebo have?
5 in total: lime juice, orange juice, coconut cream, pineapple juice and ground cinnamon.

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