Black Thorn (Irish)
An Irish whiskey cocktail with dry vermouth, absinthe, and Angostura bitters, finished with a lemon twist. It is dry, has minimal acidity, and is fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Black Thorn (Irish)
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Volume129 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar0.7 g (0.6%)
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessDry
Harry Johnson, “Bartender’s Manual” (1900)
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Black Thorn (Irish)