Field Cocktail
A Cognac-and-dry-vermouth cocktail with pineapple juice and a pineapple leaf garnish. It is lightly tart from the pineapple, off-dry, and moderate in strength at about 19% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Field Cocktail
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Volume154 ml
Strength19% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.2 g (2.1%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.19%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2010)
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Field Cocktail