La Louche
A gin-based cocktail with Lillet Rouge, lime juice, simple syrup, and Yellow Chartreuse. It is lightly tart and lightly sweet, with moderate strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
La Louche
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Volume184 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.1 g (4.9%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.56%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Charlotte Voisey (Winter 2007)
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