Against All Odds Cocktail
A whiskey-and-wine cocktail made with Irish whiskey, Chardonnay, a small amount of mezcal, apricot liqueur, and Creole Shrubb. It is lightly tart and dry, at about 19% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Against All Odds Cocktail
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Volume155 ml
Strength19% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar2.8 g (1.8%)0.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.19%
SweetnessDry
Jim/David/Gerry (Summer 2008)
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Against All Odds Cocktail