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A light, low-proof gin cocktail with grapefruit juice, Lillet Blanc, Punt e Mes, and a pinch of salt. It is tart, balanced with light sweetness, and about 13% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Edgewood
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Volume173 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol23 ml (18 g)58 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.2 g (3.6%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.50%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Greg Best, “Atlanta” (2006)
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