#3 Cup
A low-proof Cognac cup with mint, cucumber, orange, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering, curaçao, ginger beer, and lemon juice. It is lightly tart, sweet, and light at about 12% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
#3 Cup
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Volume198 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol23 ml (18 g)58 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (6.7%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.52%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Gerry Corcoran (Spring 2009)
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#3 Cup