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A gin cocktail made with mint, orange bitters, lemon juice, apricot liqueur and simple syrup. It is tart with light sweetness and moderate strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume188 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.8 g (4.1%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.73%
Sweet vs sourTart
Jim Meehan (Summer 2007)
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