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A Cognac old-fashioned with dry vermouth, orange liqueur, pear brandy, Angostura bitters, and an absinthe rinse. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Coat a rocks glass with an absinthe rinse, pouring off the excess. Stir everything else on ice and strain into the glass. Lemon twist to garnish.
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Volume114 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.1 g (3.6%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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