Talbott Leaf
A bourbon cocktail containing mint, strawberry preserves, lemon juice, Green Chartreuse, and Cynar. It is lightly tart and lightly sweet (off-dry), with moderate strength at about 18% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Talbott Leaf
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Volume220 ml
Strength18% ABV
Alcohol39 ml (31 g)97 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.7 g (4.4%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.63%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Gerry Corcoran (Spring 2009)
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Talbott Leaf