Lion's Tooth
A rye whiskey cocktail built on dandelion root-infused Rittenhouse Bonded rye with Palo Cortado sherry, Yellow Chartreuse and elderflower liqueur. It is off-dry with light acidity and fairly strong at about 28% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Lion's Tooth
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Volume150 ml
Strength28% ABV
Alcohol41 ml (32 g)103 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.3 g (4.9%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessOff-dry
John deBary (Spring 2010)
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Lion's Tooth