Nouveau Carre
A tequila-based cocktail with Lillet Blanc, Bénédictine, and Peychaud’s bitters, garnished with a lemon twist. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Nouveau Carre
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Volume109 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)64 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.4 g (4.0%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.10%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jonny Raglin, “San Francisco” (2005)
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Nouveau Carre