Figetaboutit
A bourbon cocktail with lemon juice, fig jam, amaretto, and Angostura bitters. It is tart with light sweetness and moderate strength at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Figetaboutit
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Volume180 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)73 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6 g (3.3%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.76%
Sweet vs sourTart
Lindsay Nader (Fall 2009)
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