Harvest Sling
An apple-brandy cocktail with Benedictine, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, ginger beer, and lemon juice. It is lightly tart and sweet, and moderately strong at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Harvest Sling
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Volume216 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (6.0%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.46%
Sweet vs sourSweet
John Deragon (Fall 2007)
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Harvest Sling