Tipperary Cocktail
An Irish whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth and 20 drops of Green Chartreuse. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Tipperary Cocktail
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Volume126 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5 g (4.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessOff-dry
Hugo Ensslin, “Recipes for Mixed Drinks” (1916)
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Tipperary Cocktail