Berlioni
A gin cocktail with Cynar and dry vermouth, garnished with an orange twist. It is lightly acidic and sweet, and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Berlioni
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Volume116 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (22 g)68 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.1 g (5.2%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.09%
SweetnessSweet
Gonçalo de Sousa Monteiro, “Berlin” (2004)
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