Mint Apple Crisp
A spirit-forward apple vodka and sake cocktail with muddled Granny Smith apple, honeydew, and mint, lightly sweetened with simple syrup. It has no acidity and is off-dry, and fairly strong at about 21% ABV.
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Stir with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Mint Apple Crisp
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Volume135 ml
Strength21% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5 g (3.7%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.02%
SweetnessOff-dry
Karen Fu and Jim Meehan (Summer 2010)
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Mint Apple Crisp