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A gin sour made with muddled mint, lemon juice and simple syrup. It is tart and acidic, lightly sweet, and light-bodied at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume176 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (8.1%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.76%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Hugo Ensslin, “Recipes for Mixed Drinks” (1916)
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