Rose
A dry vermouth and kirschwasser cocktail with brandied cherries and raspberry preserves. It is lightly acidic and off-dry, and it is moderate in strength at about 18% ABV.
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Stir with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Rose
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Volume129 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol22 ml (18 g)56 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.3 g (4.9%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.21%
SweetnessOff-dry
Adolphe Torelli, “900 Recettes de Cocktails” (1921)
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Rose