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A gin cocktail with orange juice, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth. It is lightly tart from the citrus, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume206 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)82 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.7 g (2.3%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.17%
SweetnessOff-dry
William Boothby, “The World’s Drinks and How to Mix Them” (1908)
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