Rite of Spring
A gin cocktail made with dry vermouth, pickled ramps, and pickled ramp brine. It is lightly tart, dry, and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Rite of Spring
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Volume128 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar1.5 g (1.2%)0.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.25%
SweetnessDry
Don Lee (Spring 2008)
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Rite of Spring