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A Cognac cocktail mixed with orange liqueur, lemon juice, and a little sugar. It is moderately tart, lightly sweet, and moderate in strength at about 16% ABV.
Also in Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, with a different recipe →
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume205 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar10 g (4.9%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.65%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Robert Vermeire, “Cocktails: How to Mix Them” (1922)
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