Paddy Wallbanger
An Irish whiskey cocktail made with dry vermouth, Galliano, and orange bitters. It is lightly tart and off-dry, at about 22% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Paddy Wallbanger
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Volume149 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.5 g (3.7%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.18%
SweetnessOff-dry
Gerry Corcoran (Spring 2009)
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