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A moderate-strength apple brandy cocktail with lemon, maple syrup, jalapeño, and goldenseal tincture. It is lightly tart and lightly sweet, at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume184 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (6.7%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.73%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Lydia Reissmueller (Fall 2009)
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