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A spirit-forward rye whiskey cocktail with dry vermouth, Amer Picon, and maraschino liqueur. It has light acidity and is off-dry, with about 27% ABV.
Also in Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, with a different recipe →
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Brooklyn
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Volume139 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol37 ml (29 g)93 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.8 g (2.8%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.11%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jack Grohusko, “Jack’s Manual” (1910)
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