Brewer's Breakfast
A sake- and corn whiskey-based cocktail with Honey Nut Cheerios and Galliano, with no citrus juice. It is off-dry, has no acidity, and is moderate in strength at about 20% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Brewer's Breakfast
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Volume134 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)66 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.1 g (2.3%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.04%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2010)
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