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A rye whiskey cocktail with Punt e Mes, Angostura bitters, and Yellow Chartreuse. It is lightly tart and sweet, and fairly strong at about 27% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume137 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol37 ml (29 g)92 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.1 g (5.2%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.13%
SweetnessSweet
Michael McIlroy, “New York” (2005)
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