Silk Road
An aquavit cocktail infused with black sesame, accented with Angostura and Peychaud's bitters and a flamed orange twist, and sweetened with caramelized simple syrup. It has no acidity, is off-dry, and is fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume98 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.3 g (3.4%)1 sugar cube
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Don Lee (Fall 2007)
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