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A rye whiskey cocktail with Dubonnet Rouge, Cointreau, Peychaud's bitters, and an orange twist. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume120 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.5 g (4.6%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.15%
SweetnessOff-dry
Hugo Enslin, “Recipes for Mixed Drinks” (1916)
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