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A spirit-forward mix of apple brandy, aged rhum, and Green Chartreuse, sweetened with demerara sugar and flavored with bitters and citrus twists. It has no acidity, is sweet, and is strong at about 32% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
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Volume111 ml
Strength32% ABV
Alcohol35 ml (28 g)88 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.5 g (6.8%)2 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Nate Dumas (Winter 2008)
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