Dry County Cocktail
A whiskey cocktail made with Tennessee whisky, dry vermouth and ginger liqueur, plus lemon bitters and a lemon twist. It is faintly acidic and off-dry, and about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Dry County Cocktail
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Volume151 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol37 ml (29 g)92 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.4 g (2.9%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jonny Raglin, “San Francisco” (2007)
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Dry County Cocktail