Headstone
A Japanese whisky old-fashioned with mandarin and orange liqueurs, cane syrup, and orange and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 26% ABV.
Steps
7
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. No garnish.
Total liquid~88 g
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Volume132 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol35 ml (28 g)87 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar10 g (7.7%)2.5 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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