Paul's Club Cocktail
A gin-based cocktail mixed with Concord shrubb, a small amount of Ricard pastis, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart, lightly sweet, and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Paul's Club Cocktail
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Volume142 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8 g (5.6%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.79%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jim Meehan and Don Lee (Fall 2007)
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Paul's Club Cocktail