Little Bit Country
A bourbon-based cocktail with lemon juice, maple syrup, maraschino liqueur, jalapeño, and bitters. It is moderately tart and moderately sweet, with moderate strength at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Little Bit Country
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Volume191 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (23 g)74 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (7.6%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.70%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Elayne Werns, “New York” (2009)
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Little Bit Country