Albert Mathieu
A gin-based cocktail with Green Chartreuse, Lillet Blanc, elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters. It is faintly tart, sweet, and fairly strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Albert Mathieu
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Volume136 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol36 ml (28 g)89 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9 g (6.6%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.09%
SweetnessSweet
Kevin Martin, “Boston” (2009)
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