Frisco
A spirit-forward rye whiskey cocktail with Bénédictine and a lemon twist, no citrus juice. It has no acidity, is off-dry from the Bénédictine, and is strong at about 33% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Frisco
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Volume108 ml
Strength33% ABV
Alcohol36 ml (28 g)89 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.9 g (4.5%)1 sugar cube
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
William Boothby, “Boothby’s World Drinks” (1930)
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