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Duboudreau Cocktail

A rye whiskey cocktail with Dubonnet Rouge, Fernet Branca, and elderflower liqueur, plus a lemon twist. It is mildly acidic, off-dry, and about 27% ABV.
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye WhiskeyDubonnet RougeFernet BrancaSt. Germain Elderflower LiqueurLemon Twist
3
7.1g.25 oz
5
Coupe
Glass
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Volume139 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol38 ml (30 g)95 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.6 g (4.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.11%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2009)

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