Smoky Grove
A peated Scotch cocktail with sweet and dry vermouth, Angostura and orange bitters, and a flamed orange twist. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Smoky Grove
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Volume130 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)82 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar2.9 g (2.2%)0.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jonathan Pogash, “New York” (2007)
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Smoky Grove