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A rye whiskey sour with Old Tom gin, East India sherry, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple butter, and Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
9
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the apple fan.
Total liquid~112 g
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Volume199 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar16 g (7.9%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2011)
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