Vauvert Slim
A low-proof herbal citrus cocktail built on Green Chartreuse with grapefruit and lime juices, egg white, mint, and a Scotch float. It is tart, lightly sweet, and low-proof at about 8% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled egg coupe
Vauvert Slim
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Volume192 ml
Strength8% ABV
Alcohol16 ml (13 g)41 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (6.2%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity1.20%
Sweet vs sourTart
Ryan Noreiks, “Brisbane” (2009)
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Vauvert Slim