Noce Royale
A sparkling gin and Champagne cocktail with sloe gin and walnut liqueur nocino. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Noce Royale
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Volume156 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.5 g (3.5%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.28%
SweetnessOff-dry
Lindsay Nader (Fall 2009)
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Noce Royale