Flora Astoria
A gin-based cocktail with dry and blanc vermouths, falernum, and lavender. It is slightly acidic and off-dry, with about 23% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Flora Astoria
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Volume138 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)79 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.7 g (2.7%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessOff-dry
Lindsay Nader and Anne Robinson (Spring 2010)
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Flora Astoria