Buona Notte
A walnut-infused Cognac cocktail with Yellow Chartreuse and Amaro Ciociaro, finished with an orange twist and no citrus juice. It is sweet, has no acidity, and is fairly strong at about 27% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Buona Notte
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Volume118 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.2 g (5.3%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.01%
SweetnessSweet
John Deragon (Winter 2007)
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Buona Notte