Raspberries Reaching
A fruit-and-wine cocktail made with Tokaji Aszu, raspberry framboise, pomegranate liqueur, and rose water. It is lightly tart, sweet, and fairly strong at about 21% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Raspberries Reaching
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Volume125 ml
Strength21% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)64 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.8 g (7.9%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.27%
SweetnessSweet
Jim Meehan (Summer 2009)
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