Sage Old Buck
A low-proof single malt Scotch whisky cocktail with sage, peppercorn, ginger beer, lemon, and Belle de Brillet. It is lightly tart and sweet, with about 11% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Sage Old Buck
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Volume204 ml
Strength11% ABV
Alcohol22 ml (18 g)56 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar25 g (12.2%)6 sugar cubes
Acidity0.68%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jim Meehan and Lydia Reissmueller (Fall 2009)
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Sage Old Buck