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A gin-based cocktail with Old Tom gin and blanc vermouth, accented by celery bitters, elderflower liqueur, and a grapefruit twist. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume135 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.6 g (4.1%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessOff-dry
David Shenaut, “Portland” (2009)
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