Chrysanthemum
A dry vermouth-based cocktail with Benedictine, absinthe, orange bitters, and an orange twist: herbal and anise-tinged. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 19% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Chrysanthemum
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Volume125 ml
Strength19% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.8 g (7.0%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.28%
SweetnessSweet
Hugo Ensslin, “Recipes for Mixed Drinks” (1916)
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Chrysanthemum