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A sake- and gin-based cocktail flavored with falernum and clove essence. It is dry and lightly acidic, and it has moderate strength at about 18% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume130 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)60 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar2.3 g (1.8%)0.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.06%
SweetnessDry
Nate Dumas (Spring 2009)
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