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An apple brandy cocktail made with grenadine and lemon juice. It has noticeable acidity, is lightly sweet, and is moderately alcoholic at about 16% ABV.
Also in Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, with a different recipe →
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume189 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (8.0%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.75%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
William Boothby, “The World’s Drinks and How to Mix Them” (1908)
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