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Henry Hudson

A genever-based cocktail mixed with Chardonnay, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a small amount of Batavia Arrack, with grated nutmeg. It is lightly tart, lightly sweet, and moderate strength at about 17% ABV.
Channing Daughters Scuttlehole ChardonnayBols GeneverLemon JuiceSimple Syrupvan Oosten Batavia ArrackPinch Grated Nutmeg
3
15.2g.5 oz
4
18.2g.5 oz
6
Rocks
Glass
Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Volume152 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)65 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.5 g (6.3%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.69%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jim Meehan and Gerry Corcoran (Spring 2009)

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