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A wine-and-brandy cocktail of Sercial Madeira, Cognac, and Champagne, with Grand Marnier and orange. It is lightly tart and off-dry, with moderate strength at about 20% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume125 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.6 g (2.9%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.29%
SweetnessOff-dry
Louis Foquet, “Bariana” (1896)
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