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An apple brandy cocktail with sweet vermouth, Fernet Branca, and maraschino liqueur. It is very lightly acidic and off-dry, and fairly strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume150 ml
Strength26% ABV
Alcohol40 ml (31 g)99 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.8 g (4.6%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.12%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan and John Deragon (Fall 2007)
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