Bee's Sip
A chamomile-infused pisco cocktail mixed with sake, elderflower liqueur, and honey liqueur, finished with a lemon twist. It has no acidity, is off-dry from light sweetness, and is fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Bee's Sip
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Volume169 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol40 ml (32 g)100 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.8 g (2.3%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.04%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2008)
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Bee's Sip