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A bourbon-based cocktail mixed with double white ale, brandied cherries, orange, and Angostura bitters. It is lightly acidic, off-dry, and moderate in strength at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume216 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)86 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.6 g (4.0%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.07%
SweetnessOff-dry
Kevin Diedrich (Spring 2010)
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