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A genever and pear brandy cocktail with crème de violette, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and pineapple juice. It is lightly tart, balanced in sweetness, and moderate in strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume167 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)63 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.3 g (4.4%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.61%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jim Meehan (Spring 2009)
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