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An equal-parts gin cocktail with green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. It is tart and moderately sweet, with moderate strength at about 17% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume174 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (7.1%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.76%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Ted Saucier, “Bottoms Up” (1951)
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