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A gin-based cocktail made with Plymouth gin, cucumber, Aperol, and a lemon twist. It has no acidity, is off-dry, and is fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume127 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.5 g (4.3%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.04%
SweetnessOff-dry
Michael McIlroy & Richard Boccato, “New York” (2006)
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