Beer Cassis
A beer-based cocktail made with Brooklyn Local 1, Dubonnet Rouge, lemon twist, and crème de cassis. It is lightly acidic and off-dry, with about 10% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled white wine glass
Beer Cassis
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Volume227 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol23 ml (18 g)58 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.8 g (3.5%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.23%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2008)
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Beer Cassis