Kina Miele
A wine- and brandy-based aperitif cocktail with dry vermouth, Cocchi Americano, Nonino Gioiello, pear brandy, lemon bitters, and a grapefruit twist. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderate in strength at about 17% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Kina Miele
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Volume103 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)44 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.5 g (7.3%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.26%
SweetnessSweet
Sean Hoard (Summer 2010)
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