Astoria Bianco
A gin-based cocktail with bianco vermouth, orange bitters, and an orange twist. It is lightly acidic and off-dry, with light sweetness, and is about 26% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Astoria Bianco
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Volume152 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol40 ml (32 g)100 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.4 g (2.9%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan, “New York” (2005)
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Astoria Bianco