Seelbach Cocktail
A sparkling wine cocktail made with bourbon, Champagne, Cointreau, and Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Seelbach Cocktail
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Volume130 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.9 g (3.0%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.29%
SweetnessOff-dry
Ted Haigh, “Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails” (2003)
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Seelbach Cocktail