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An aquavit-based cocktail mixed with Grand Marnier, Nonino Amaro, and Fernet Branca, with an orange twist. It has no acidity or citrus, is sweet, and is about 28% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume139 ml
Strength28% ABV
Alcohol39 ml (30 g)96 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.5 g (6.1%)2 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessSweet
Nate Dumas (Winter 2008)
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