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A genever-based cocktail with kirschwasser, Peychaud's bitters, and a small amount of demerara syrup, garnished with a lemon twist. It has no acidity, is off-dry, and is fairly strong at about 27% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume138 ml
Strength27% ABV
Alcohol37 ml (29 g)93 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.7 g (3.4%)1 sugar cube
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan, “New York” (2006)
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