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A gin cocktail with Plymouth gin, sloe gin, grapefruit juice, and absinthe. It is lightly tart with balanced off-dry sweetness, and moderate in strength at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume167 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)60 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.8 g (4.1%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.48%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jim Meehan (Fall 2008)
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