Donizetti
A gin and Champagne cocktail with apricot liqueur and amaro, finished with a lemon 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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Volume137 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol36 ml (28 g)89 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.1 g (2.2%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.17%
SweetnessOff-dry
David Slape (Winter 2007)
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